…Email Page to a Friend Winter / Snow Tire Tech: Higher Tire Pressures for Winter Driving Several vehicle manufacturer's owner's manuals recommend operating winter tires several psi (typically 3-5) higher than their recommended pressures for summer and all-season tires. While none of them actually…
…changing out "summer air" for "winter air" in their tires? It may sound a bit silly, but that old myth does have a small degree of truth to it. Of course the air itself doesn't need to be changed, but the tire's air pressure does change over time and with changes in…
…owner's manuals recommend operating winter tires several psi higher than their recommended pressures for three-season tires. To gain a better understanding on why a psi of 3 to 5 higher is recommended for your winter tires, read "Higher Tire Pressures for Winter Driving."
…the right tires means you're less likely to be skidding in the first place. Make sure you have optimal dedicated winter / snow tires or all-season tires with above-average snow proficiency for their category. As John points out, checking the tread depth and air pressure of your tires is very…
…garage out is to add a few extra pounds of air pressure to each tire. And, since many vehicle's owner's manuals recommend operating winter tires several psi higher than recommended, read "Higher Tire Pressures for Winter Driving." Snow tires are soft. You'll want to rotate them regularly…
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…course, checking your tire pressure. Tire rotation helps even out tire wear by allowing each tire to serve in as many of the vehicle's wheel positions as possible. Remember, tire rotation can't correct wear problems due to worn mechanical parts or incorrect inflation pressures. While vehicles are…
…pressure signal; auto off; and a five-year manufacturer warranty. But my car came equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, why do I still need to check pressures, why not just wait until the light comes on? The system of computer and sensors to monitor tire pressure is known as Tire Pressure…
…recommended tire pressure -- even if you are increasing or decreasing tire size. Finally, when checking and adjusting tire inflation pressures, the "right" inflation pressures are those provided by the vehicle manufacturer, not the maximum inflation pressure branded on the tire's…
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…percent error Have you ever left your gauge in a glovebox or unheated garage during cold winter months? Just as tire pressures change with temperature, so can the readings on your mechanical gauge. Why? Its pressure readings rely on a temperature-sensitive spring. To measure the effects of a chilly…
…system (or indirect system) to keep watch for a deflating tire, most use a battery powered sensor (based in the base of the valve stem assembly) to give the most accurate read of your tire pressure. When replacing tires or wheels and tires as a complete package, the presence of these remote sensors…
If you want to personalize your 2007+ Honda with wheels and tires, Tire Rack has a wide variety of styles and sizes. How do you update your tire pressure monitoring system? You can purchase a second set of sensors when you buy your wheels. We offer Original Equipment replacements for Honda vehicles.…
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) became mandatory in 2007 and warn a driver when one of their tires is significantly underinflated. The most common method is via a wireless transmitter that's installed to the vehicle's wheel. An in-vehicle receiver warns the driver if the pressure in…
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