Adjusting your car tire pressure is essential, but sometimes it’s not enough to keep your tires healthy. Other factors can also affect your car tire pressure:
Driving Speed
Driving at high speeds highly affects your tires and shortens their lifespan. That’s because the tires lose their pressure under high stress. In addition, the more weight your car carries, the faster your tires become under-inflated.
If you’re planning to drive at high speeds, you might consider increasing your tire pressure.
Remember that not all cars are created equal, and the type of tire you have also makes a difference.
For example, a performance tire might need more pressure than a standard tire, because it's built to handle higher speeds and can handle more weight.
So if you want to drive at high speeds and are not sure what the right tire pressure is, it's best to check the owner's manual, you might also find specific information about how much pressure your tires need to handle driving at specific speeds.
Temperature Changes
Another important factor to consider is temperature changes. When it's hot outside, the air inside the tire expands, which causes the pressure to increase.
Conversely, in cold weather, the air inside the tire contracts, which causes the pressure to decrease.
Some modern cars will notify the driver if the tire’s pressure has changed, however, we recommend you check your car tire’s pressure whenever the weather changes suddenly.