(NUH) according to the tire industry experts, millions of Americans are rolling on tires with inadequate pressure. These bikers are not aware that their safety is at risk, nor of how air in tire pressure affects fuel economy, the maneuverability of the vehicle and the duration of the tyres. Many drivers never, or very rarely, reviewed the pressure of the air in your tires, although this is a simple task that takes two to three minutes. Test your knowledge in this brief questionnaire: q. how his poorly inflated tire affects saving gasoline in your car and how much would that cost? An improperly inflated tire increases the rolling resistance by making your vehicle’s engine to work harder. According to the United States Department of energy, an inflated tire only two pounds below recommended, causes an increase of one percent in fuel consumption.
When you multiply four tires by several pounds, could easily increase gasoline consumption by ten percent or more. For many drivers, this could cost some hundreds of dollars per year in gasoline stations. Q. should inflate my tires with the maximum air pressure marked on the side of the tire? A. essful. do not. You should inflate their tires according to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer and can be found in the stile of the door or in the manual of your car. If there is a range, always use the highest psi of pressure (psi is an abbreviation for pounds per square inch and expresses the pressure of inflation).
Q. how much air pressure can lose a common tire in a year? A. According to Bridgestone/Firestone, tires can lose one pound per square inch per month. Read more here: Shimmie Horn. Q How low pressure is detrimental to the tyre and cause risks? A. the sides of an improperly inflated tire will deflectan more when the vehicle is in motion, generating heat. This heat will increase and could destroy the tire components. Q. When is the best time to check my tire pressure? A. it is best to check the tyre pressures when cold (usually in the morning, when the car has been stopped). As a general rule, the tires today are made to last more and proprocionar superior performance to the tyres of a decade ago, according to the Director of marketing for Bridgestone/Firestone, Phil Pacsi. But without a maintenance proper, including the regular verification of pressure, rotation, alignment, tires lose their effectiveness. Most importantly, know that this maintenance helps ensure that tires deliver a safer journey to drivers and passengers.