Where to Check Tire Pressure?
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Tire pressure viewing locations: For vehicles equipped with built-in tire pressure monitoring systems, the tire pressure can be checked on the car's dashboard; for those without such systems, it's necessary to visit a 4S shop or repair shop to use professional equipment for checking. Tire pressure refers to the air pressure inside the tire, and the level of tire pressure plays a crucial role in the performance and power of the vehicle. Hazards of too high or too low tire pressure: 1. Too high tire pressure: increases the friction between the tire and the ground, reduces tire adhesion, affects the vehicle's braking effectiveness and driving comfort, accelerates wear on the central tread of the tire, reduces tire lifespan, increases body vibration, speeds up tire aging, worsens wear resistance, and increases the risk of tire blowouts; 2. Too low tire pressure: increases the contact area between the tire and the ground, raises vehicle fuel consumption, makes the steering wheel heavier, affects driving, causes tires to heat up easily, increases the risk of tire blowouts, enlarges the tire body, makes cracks more likely to appear on the inner and outer sides of the tire, accelerates rubber aging, and speeds up tire wear.
As a veteran driver with thirty years of experience, I always pay attention to tire pressure. Where can you check it? Generally, you'll find a small engraved mark on the side of the tire indicating the recommended tire pressure, such as 32 PSI. But this is just a recommended target, not real-time data. For actual measurement, you need a tire pressure gauge—a small device that plugs into the valve stem to easily read the value. The key is to measure it after the car has been parked overnight, which is called cold tire pressure, as it's more accurate. Tire pressure increases when the tires heat up from driving. Low tire pressure is problematic—it increases fuel consumption, accelerates tire wear, and reduces braking performance. On the other hand, overinflation affects traction and makes the car more prone to slipping in wet conditions. There’s usually a small label on the door pillar showing the manufacturer's recommended value, which can be adjusted slightly depending on the season—slightly higher in winter. I make it a habit to check once a month—safety first. Don’t wait until a blowout to regret it.
