Posted on 4/21/2020
Have you ever been driving on the road and saw a bunch of frayed tire fragments laying about? Those are the remnants of a tire blowout. A tire blowout is a scary occurrence, because your tire literally explodes - and in severe cases, this can cause your tire to break apart on the road. Did you know that something as simple as low tire pressure is the the leading cause of a tire blowout? Tire pressure is super important, and luckily is an easy measure to keep track of it. Proper tire pressure is important for a number of different reasons - it ensures the best vehicle handling, prevents excessive and uneven tire wear, helps you avoid tire blowouts, and gives you the best fuel efficiency. Let's look at how to check your vehicle's tire pressure. First, you should know what tire pressure is correct for your vehicle. You may be able to find this located on a sticker on the inside of the driver side door. If not, open up your vehicle's owner's manual that is hiding in ... read more