Correct tyre pressure is vital to your safety on the road. Under-inflated tyres will affect the vehicle’s handling and grip, potentially causing irregular or unpredictable vehicle behavior. They’re also much more likely to suffer from a dangerous blow-out, especially on high-speed motorway journeys.
By keeping your tyres at the recommended pressures, your running costs are also reduced as under-inflated tyres require a larger force to make them turn, using more fuel. Additionally, tyres which are not set to their correct pressure will wear out more quickly.
To benefit from lower fuel bills, longer tyre life, increased safety and reduced CO2 emissions, tyre pressures (including the spare) should be checked at least once a month and before any long journeys.
