How Often Should You Inflate Your Tires?

[DerekLynn]

Inflate your tires once a month and regularly check the tire pressure of all tires, including the spare, when they are cold. The correct inflation pressure for cold tires should be based on the parameters recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Typically, the recommended tire pressure refers to the pressure measured when the tires are cold. A tire is considered cold when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven no more than 2 kilometers. If you can only measure the tire pressure when the tires are hot, subtract approximately 0.3 bar from the measured value to get the cold inflation pressure. The quality of the tires also determines how often you should check the pressure. For a good set of tires, checking during seasonal changes, temperature increases, or decreases is sufficient. There is no strict rule on how often to inflate them, but for normal daily-use family cars, checking the tire pressure every 1 to 2 months is advisable. There may be minor changes, and you can add a small amount of air as needed based on the actual situation.