How to check tyre pressure?

Image driving your vehicle with different tyre pressures… Doesn’t seems like the best idea isn’t it?

Well, here are a few tips on how to ensure you have the correct tyre pressure for your vehicle:

  1. Firstly, check the pressure while tyres are still cold. What we mean by this is do not drive until tyres are heated up and then you should check the pressure.
  2. Check tyre pressure definitions and specification for your vehicle at all times. This is normally displayed on your fuel cap or drivers door or owners manual.
  3. Make sure that the tyres fitted on your vehicle correspond with the tyre size information listed on the specification manual.
  4. Take note of the 1st tyre you start checking from to ensure you check all four tyres.
  5. Remove the valve cap from the tyre that you start with.
  6. Using a hand held pressure gauge, place the pressure gauge onto valve stem.
  7. Press it firmly so as to not let air out and take note of the current air pressure.
  8. Check all four tyres and adjust the air pressure accordingly if required to suit the specification.
  9. Remember to check your tyre pressure every 2 – 3 weeks, even if you are not travelling for long distance or if the vehicle has been stationary for a long while.
  10. For your convenience, it is best to visit your nearest garage/petrol station that has access to air pressure gauges to get your tyre pressure adjusted accordingly.