Tyres must be inflated to the correct air pressure in order to operate at peak performance. Maintaining the correct tyre pressure means your tyres last longer; it also helps you save fuel, boosts the car’s handling, saves you time on tyre fitting and prevents accidents and emergency breakdowns. Ensuring you have the correct tyre pressure is an important part of caring for your tyres, which is why Jim’s Mobile Tyres if here to help!
Tyres carry the weight of a vehicle and keep the rims off the road. However, did you know that the vehicle load is carried by the air pressure in the tyres – not the tyre carcass? This is is why if you don’t have correct tyre pressure, then you’ll end up with excessive deflection of the tyres’ sidewalls.
At best, this will distort the tyre contact patch and cause irregular tyre wear. At worst, the increased deflection will cause higher temperature build-up, resulting in component fatigue in the tyre carcass – potentially leading to tyre failure, which could be sudden and dangerous.
Due to the vital importance of having correct tyre pressure, at Jim’s we’re dedicated to offering some of the quickest and easiest tyre air filling in Australia, ensuring your car tyre pressure is always at its best. But if you feel comfortable doing your own tyre air filling Australia has plenty of options for this, starting with many petrol stations. Read on to make sure you inflate to the correct pressure for your tyres.
Tyres must always be inflated to the pressure specified by the Vehicle Tyre Placard. It is recommended that you have tyre pressure checks regularly, such as every second or third time you fill up at the petrol station. Another good opportunity for tyre pressure checks is when they are rotated.
Keep in mind that if the vehicle is driven at sustained high speeds or with a heavy load, then the cold inflation pressure must be increased to compensate for the extra strain. The tyre pressures for both normal and high-speed/high-load usage are specified on the Vehicle Tyre Placard. Wondering how to check tyre pressure? If you’re unsure of how to check on your car tyre air pressure, contact Jim’s Mobile Tyres today for more information or to organise a tyre pressure check!
Jim’s Mobile Tyres offer some of the most efficient and best value tyre pressure checks Australia has to offer. And it’s super-simple to book in a car tyre pressure check with Jim’s. We can easily include a car tyre pressure check (In fact, as a matter of professional courtesy, we always include a car tyre pressure check) when we’re servicing your tyres, just mention it when you make the booking. Here at Jim’s Mobile Tyres, we’re happy to do all of the hard work for you, so you don’t have to worry about your car tyre pressure.
We’ll both inflate them to the pressure specified by the Vehicle Tyre Placard for you and of course explain any other issues that may come up from the tyre servicing.
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Maintaining the correct tyre pressure is crucial for ensuring optimal tyre performance. It helps prolong tyre life, improves fuel efficiency, enhances vehicle handling, and prevents accidents and breakdowns.
Incorrect tyre pressure can lead to excessive deflection of the tyre sidewalls, causing distortion of the tyre contact patch and irregular tyre wear. It can also increase temperature build-up, leading to potential component fatigue and sudden tyre failure.
Jim’s Mobile Tyres offers quick and convenient tyre air filling services, ensuring your car tyre pressure is always at its best. Our experts can fill your tyres to the pressure specified by the Vehicle Tyre Placard, saving you time and effort.
Tyres should always be inflated to the pressure specified by the Vehicle Tyre Placard. Regular tyre pressure checks are recommended, such as every second or third time you fill up at the petrol station, and when tyres are rotated. You should also consider adjusting your tyre pressure if you plan to do any off-road driving (reduce tyre pressure), or if you intend to tow a heavy load (increase tyre pressure). An expert from Jim’s Mobile Tyres can help advise you on the right tyre pressure for these unique circumstances, or again, check your Vehicle Tyre Placard.
Yes, if the vehicle is driven at sustained high speeds or with a heavy load, the cold inflation pressure should be increased to compensate for the extra strain. The recommended tyre pressures for different usage scenarios are specified on the Vehicle Tyre Placard.
If you’re unsure about how to check your car tyre air pressure, contact Jim’s Mobile Tyres for assistance. Our team can provide information on how to check and maintain the correct tyre pressure. Alternatively, it’s something you can do yourself at your local service station, using the air pressure gauges provided. The problem is, most people leave it too long between checks, which is why Jim’s Mobile Tyres quick tyre pressure checks are such a good idea!
Regular tyre pressure checks are important. It is recommended to check tyre pressure every second or third time you fill up at the petrol station (approximately monthly) and take the opportunity for checks during tyre rotations.
Yes, many petrol stations offer tyre air filling services. However, for super-simple and efficient tyre pressure checks, you can rely on Jim’s Mobile Tyres to provide the best value and convenience.
No, you don’t need to worry. When booking a tyre service with Jim’s Mobile Tyres, a car tyre pressure check is included as a matter of professional courtesy. Our experts will ensure your tyres are inflated to the pressure specified by the Vehicle Tyre Placard.
Absolutely. Our team will not only inflate your tyres to the correct pressure but will also explain any other tyre-related issues that may arise during the servicing. For example, the wear on your tyres may indicate that your vehicle needs a wheel realignment, and we’ll inform you if we notice anything like that. You can trust us to provide comprehensive information and recommendations for your tyres.