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We’ve spoken about the importance of maintaining correct tyre pressures at all times, whether for the sake of your safety or to extend the life of your tyres.
Tyres are rated for specific loads at a certain pressure, so it’s important to keep your car’s tyres inflated optimally. Most of us have our tyres checked at a filling station – here we show you how to do it yourself at home.
The ideal tyre pressure depends on the make and model of your car. This is determined by the vehicle load and driving speed, and is measured in kPa (kilopascal), psi (pounds per square inch), or bars, which is the unit of measurement we use in SouthAfrica.
To find the tyre pressure values for your car, look for a sticker similar to the example above in your car commonly found in various places such as:
Also note that some vehicles require different pressure values between front and back tyres.
All you will need is a tyre pressure gauge such as this one:
These instructions are for checking your tyre pressure at home until you get to a fuel station.
Note: If you are checking tyre pressure at a filling station, your tyres may not be at the ideal temperature. It may be necessary to adjust the inflation pressure to about 0.276 bars above the recommended value.
Watch a 1-minute demonstration:
Supa Quick is committed to driving safety in South Africa. Bring your car in for a free safety check at your nearest Supa Quick store where our experts will check various components like tyre tread and correct inflation of your car’s spare tyre too.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational or informational purposes only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of this information. The views expressed in this article are the views of the author and not necessarily the views of Supa Quick.
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