Car Tyre Pressure

[BJS]

How often should the tyre pressures be checked. Coming from a era of inner tubes where once a weeklcheck was made, what is the recommended checking interval for modern tyres. Thanks for any advice.l

[MustangLady]

Don't know if there are any proper time checks, but I personally check my tyres every 2-3 weeks.. more if it looks a bit 'spongy'. Most of the time it's ok.

[Old Salt]

It is my cosidered opinion that you use the tire pressure gauge to confirm the pressure is within the guidelines listed in the owners manual for your car. Then keep a close eye on the tyre profile and when you fillup with fuel, check the tyres, water coolant, brake fluid and battery water level.

Most tyres these days have a tread indicator which is extremely useful. Also, your car owner manual should give you a complete list of maintenance checks and at what interveral..

Old Salt

[Toureman]

This is good advice.........

http://www.kwik-fit.com/tyre-pressure.asp

[vivandorron]

Spot on Toureman.......I pumped into the link you gave and, just from my car number plate, I was given what I know to be the correct pressure. Incredible, because the tyre size was also correct for my Seat Leon.

Ron

[raymondo]

If you come from the era of the inner tube you must remember the old saying of POWER, - Petrol, Oil, Water, Electrics & Rubber. To be really safe you should check these every day before driving, but if you have a real issue with tyre pressure then purchase some indicator caps that change colour if the pressure changes, then a quick glance everyday keeps you satisfied.

[BJS]

Thanks for that raymondo. Have checked with my local Halford's and they don't stock them. Have Googled them and plenty of suppliers BUT there seems to be a bit of a issue with the tyres losing pressure. Have you had any problems with them. Thanks again.