As temperatures drop, many don’t realize that tire pressure does too. Cold weather can significantly impact the air pressure inside your tires, potentially affecting your vehicle’s safety and performance. If you haven’t checked your tire pressure recently, now is the perfect time to do so.
Under Inflation Affects Safety
For every 10-degree Fahrenheit drop in temperature, your tire pressure can decrease by about 1-2 PSI. That means if you last filled your tires on a warm day, they could be significantly under inflated in winter. Driving on under inflated tires can lead to poor handling, longer braking distances, and increased risk of accidents. Low tire pressure reduces the contact patch with the road, making it harder to maintain traction, especially in icy or snowy conditions.
Fuel Efficiency and Tire Wear
Tires that aren’t properly inflated create more rolling resistance, meaning your engine has to work harder to move the vehicle. This results in decreased fuel efficiency. Under inflated tires wear out faster and unevenly, reducing their lifespan. They also generate more heat, increasing the risk of a blowout. Regularly checking and adjusting your tire pressure can save you from costly replacements down the road.
How do I Check and Maintain Tire Pressure?
Ideally, measure tire pressure in the morning before driving. Find the recommended PSI in your owner’s manual or on the sticker inside the driver’s door. Inflate to manufacturer specifications. Our VIAIR Every Vehicle Carry EVC25 and Every Vehicle Carry EVC31 PRO, is the multifunctional air solution that solves low pressure.
Capable of reaching 150 PSI. The Every Vehicle Carry, EVC25 and EVC31 PRO has smart auto preset pressure, a digital screen, making it super easy to use. The EVC25 and EVC31 PRO features multiple inflation modes and comes standard with a built-in power bank feature. Keep it in your glove box or under your seat - this portable tire inflator is a must-have for every vehicle. The EVC31 PRO even comes with the option to use your car's 12V accessory port as a backup power source, making it capable of handling any vehicle from a small passenger car to a full-size light truck or SUV.
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