Tyre Pressure Facts
Did you know over half of UK Drivers are running their vehicles on under-inflated tyres? With the correct tyre pressure, you should have 100% contact with the road. Under-inflated tyres may have up to 50% less contact with the road.
Tyres Risks
There are many risks that come with having under-inflation. This uses up to 3% more fuel when the pressure is 6 psi below recommended inflation. Wasting around £600 Million yearly on fuel in the UK. Another risk is that the grip, will not preform as well. This can lead to breaking distance being increased as well as the risk of skidding.
Under-inflation Dangers
For every 10%, a tyre is under-inflated, it can increase wear by 10%. This will decrease the lifetime, and increase fuel costs also. Around 56% of tyres within the UK are 4 psi or more below recommended pressures. When it is 20% below the recommended pressure, it is dangerously under-inflated. Then at 40% below the recommended, they are very dangerously under-inflated.
What we offer
At Express Fit Autocentres, we recommend that you check your tyre pressure monthly. To ensures that it is performing at the very best at all times. At Express Fit Autocentres we also offer a free tyre health check. Within this, we will check the pressure of the tyre for you. Also, this includes checking the condition and tread depth of all tyres as well as the spare.
