Tire Air Pressure

The best solution is often the easiest. A properly inflated tire can benefit more than just the treadwear. It will help ensure that your vehicle is driving safely, extend the life of your tire and even help you with fuel-efficiency. If your tires are consistently under inflated or show signs of wear you might want to explore buying new tires.

Goodyear recommends that tires be inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations as found on the Vehicle Tire Information Door Placard or the Vehicle's owner’s manual. The placard can be located on the door edge, doorpost, glove box, or fuel door. The recommended PSI should not be confused with the maximum cold inflation pressure that the tire is rated to hold, which is found on the sidewall.

Proper inflation pressure is necessary for optimum tire performance, safety, and fuel economy. To maintain proper inflation, check your tire pressure when they are cool, with an accurate tire pressure gauge monthly. For example, it is difficult to tell just by looking at radial tires whether they are under inflated. Furthermore, when operating a vehicle equipped with radial tires, it is difficult to notice when a tire has gone flat, or nearly flat, since the "feel" of the vehicle does not change significantly.

To avoid injury, never attempt to reinflate a tire that has been run on while severely underinflated. Progressive air loss may result from punctures, cuts, curbing, impacts, or partial bead unseating. Some fitment causes for air loss are incomplete bead seating, bead tearing caused by a machine tool due to insufficient lubrication or improper adjustment, and leaking valve core or rubber valve components. These components should be replaced when problems are detected and whenever tires are replaced.