The tire pressure label is located on the back of the fuel tank cap
Valve caps
Be sure to close the tire valves with caps. If dirt enters the valve, the valve needle may become stuck and the seal will fail. Tire pressure must not fall below the values given on the plate. On the contrary, a 0.2-0.3 bar increase in pressure has certain advantages: steering is more precise, tires last longer, and even fuel consumption is slightly reduced. Disadvantage of high pressure: in a car with heavily inflated tires, passengers feel less comfortable.
What causes low tire pressure?
A poorly maintained tire can be a risk factor for both the driver and the car itself. If, for example, you often drive with a poorly inflated tire and with a very heavy load, the tread may partially peel off. Such malfunctions can go unnoticed for a long time. If the damaged tire is again subjected to heavy loads, then due to the huge centrifugal forces that occur when driving at high speed, whole pieces can even come off the tire.
A bad tire can be a risk factor
Tire pressure determines the shape and size of the tire's bearing surface, and thus the life of the tire (tread wear), fuel consumption and tire performance (tires are crushed and react to control with a delay and not accurately)
A - With appropriate tire pressure, the entire tread is adjacent to the road.
B - With too much pressure, the tire contacts the road only in the middle part of the tread.
C - With insufficient pressure, the shoulder area of the tread is in contact with the road.
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