How to Inflate Tires
Tire pressure is an important part of driving safety. Your tires must always be inflated within the limits prescribed by the auto manufacturer if you want a safe and secure driving experience. Deflated tires not only cause poor performance, but give you less control If you’re in the middle of a drive and find yourself moving along with deflated tires, here are some tools and steps to help you out.
Tools
The only tool you need to inflate tires is an air compressor with a gauge. Most garages and gas stations have an air compressor. To minimize effort, it’s best to have the gauge attached to the compressor so that you can get a more accurate reading of tire pressure.
Before using the gauge, make sure that the compressor hose is not punctured, and that the gauge provides the proper reading. You should also make sure that the compressor does not release particles or droplets of water; water droplets that make their way to the inside wall can corrode the rubber surface or exposed parts of the steel cables.
Steps
To inflate your tire, follow these steps:
Park your car in such a way that the hose reaches all four wheels of the vehicle.
Each tire has different air pressure levels, depending on the specifications of the manufacturer. The numbers can be found on a sticker on the door jamb, or a small panel on the glove compartment or the center console. It also pays to memorize these numbers if you’re going to a full-service gasoline station.
Remove the valve cap from the inlet.
Attach the nozzle to the valve inlet and press down to get a reading of the tire pressure.
Press down on the lever on the nozzle to let air in. Read the gauge while you’re filling the tire to make sure that you don’t overfill the tires.
If you do overfill the tires, press down on the release knob to let air out. If there is no air release knob on the tire, insert the blunt end of a pen inside the valve to release air.
Once the tires are inflated to the proper levels, replace the valve caps.
Properly inflated tires help you drive safer. With these tips, you can ensure that your tires are inflated to the proper air pressure all the time.