What Pressure Should My Tires Be

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…I wash my car. You've got your air pressure gauge in hand and air compressor ready, but some will ask, "How much air pressure should I have in my tires?" Logic might dictate that one would simply check the sidewall of the tire, much like you do on a bicycle tire. However, this would be…

…wheel to an 18" wheel, your tire sidewall will be shorter, but the tire will be wider. Therefore, the net volume loss is near zero. You can read about plus sizing in my previous blog "Plus 1 Plus 2 Equals What?" Your vehicle dictates air pressure. The mechanical engineers that spent…

…while being driven on at low or no tire pressure. This gave run-flat tires a negative reputation among many enthusiast communities and web forums. I discussed this issue in my blog , "Ditching Your Run-Flat Tires on Your BMW? Read This First!" As I mentioned in that blog, run-flat tire…

…front of the car) after installing new tires or getting a tire rotation? A vibration at any speed indicates there's a problem. Naturally, it's something that needs to be addressed right away. A quick check of a few key areas will help determine what to do. As soon as possible, use the…

…tires which makes it imperative to run skinnier tires. Given the Sienna's high curb weight, most drivers should stay with a 235/60-17 or 235/55-18 winter / snow tire. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The 2011 Toyota Sienna uses valve stem-mounted TPMS sensors, so sensors will need to be…

…owner's manual or tire information on the placard label. The placard is typically found on the driver's side doorjamb (like the example in the photo above). For more information about recommended inflation pressures, read "What Air Pressure Should I Use in My Tires?" If you're…

…Should I Replace My Tires? How Do I Know if I Need New Tires? (01:13) How can you tell if you need new tires? Check your tread depth. As a tire wears, its ability to perform is reduced. Especially on wet roads in the spring. The important number is 4/32 . We ll show you how to measure your tires to…

…question, "What winter tire should I install on my VW?" My family vehicle is a VW Jetta TDI, and living in Northern Indiana, I need to be prepared for ice, snow and all of the fun that comes with driving in the harsh conditions. White knuckles are something that should not be a part of…

…an ideal match for many Subaru Outback drivers. Take a look at what Outback owners are saying about their experience with the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus: "So glad I did my research with Tire Rack and compared the tires side-by-side. After a full week of research, I went with the…

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…on Tire Pressure Tire Valve Types, Components & Uses We're Checking Who's Checking Spare Tire Pressures We're Checking Who's Checking Tire Pressures Manufacturing Michelin Total Performance TPMS Information Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (Direct vs. Indirect) Winter / Snow Tires Winter Tire…

…systems work and what needs to be done when buying new sensors. In my previous blog post, "What About TPMS Sensors for My Winter Wheels?", I went over the differences between direct and indirect systems. However, what do you do when you purchase new sensors with your Tire & Wheel…