{"id":793,"date":"2020-02-19T05:02:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T05:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/?p=793"},"modified":"2021-01-29T04:30:48","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T04:30:48","slug":"5-reason-why-correct-tyre-pressure-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/5-reason-why-correct-tyre-pressure-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reason Why Correct Tyre Pressure Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Tyres in poor condition are like parachutes with holes.\nDon\u2019t use them! They\u2019re a car\u2019s connection to the road, a connection that\namounts to a single palm print per tyre. Braking, accelerating, grip, cornering\n\u2013 all of these things can only be done safely with properly maintained tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tyre pressure is a huge factor when it comes to the performance\nof your car. It\u2019s something we too often push to the back of our minds \u2013\nsomething that a mechanic will check at the next service \u2013 but, in reality,\nit\u2019s something we as car owners should familiarise ourselves with and check\nonce a month. Here\u2019s five reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a tyre is overinflated, its\nfootprint (the amount of rubber in contact with the road) is reduced. The\nsmaller the footprint, the lesser the grip, and your ability to control the car\nis greatly reduced, particularly when it comes to breaking. Overinflated tyres\nare particularly dangerous in the wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An underinflated tyre can lead to a similar\nreduction in control, specifically to do with cornering. Tyres inflated to the\ncorrect pressure allow for more precise handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a tyre is underinflated, its footprint\nis greater. Because it has more contact with the road, there is more friction,\nwhich means the engine has to work harder to spin it. An engine working harder\nconsumes more fuel. Ever had to ride a bike with a flat? Not fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a tyre is over or underinflated, its\nlifespan is greatly reduced. In the case of the former, the tyre becomes stiff\nand rigid and suffers more damage when driven over potholes or uneven surfaces.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the case of the latter, the simple fact\nthat more rubber is in contact with the road leads to faster wear. Also,\nunderinflated tyres generally have greater wear on the outer edges, or\nshoulders, and need to be replaced with greater frequency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n