If you don’t already, you should make sure to grab a simple tire pressure gauge and throw it in your center console or glove compartment so that you always have it. While there are advanced air pumps out there that do things automatically or display the pressure for you, you never know when that kind of technology won’t be available so it’s good to have a gauge just in case. With that PSA out of the way, are you unsure of what the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle is? We can give you a general rule of thumb in addition to advice on where to find the actual recommended pressure, so read on to learn more!
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Where do I find my recommended air pressure?
It’s incredibly important to make sure your tires are always operating at the correct air pressure. If your tires become too low, it can not only reduce the performance and longevity of your tires but it can reduce fuel economy and even be dangerous to drive on them. If your vehicle is telling you that your tire pressure is low or you can tell on your own, but you’re unsure of what air pressure your tires should be at, there are a few places you can look to find the recommended air pressure value.
First and foremost, you’re looking for a figure in PSI, which is pounds per square inch. This number represents the air pressure your tires should be at, and there are three different locations you can check. The first place you should check is the owner’s manual if you have access, it will definitely list the recommended pressure. If you don’t have that, your vehicle should have a tire placard placed somewhere in the door jamb of your driver side door. Finally, though this isn’t always the case, some tires will have the PSI listed on the actual sidewall of the tire, so you can check there too if you can read the tiny black-on-black print.
If all else fails, most regular vehicles have a recommended PSI of 30-35, so as long as you’re in that you should be okay until you can find the real answer. Hopefully this information has helped you out. You can feel free to give us a call with any questions and we’ll do our best to answer them!
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