There’s More There’s More Riding on Your Riding on Your Tires Than You Tires Than You Thought Thought It’s just a simple little thing, but it can mean a It’s just a simple little thing, but it can mean a lot. Properly inflated tires can save money, lot. Properly inflated tires can save money, gas, and the air. gas, and the air. According to the Federal Highway According to the Federal Highway Administration, keeping your vehicle’s tires Administration, keeping your vehicle’s tires inflated to the maximum recommended inflated to the maximum recommended pressure can: pressure can: Improve your gas mileage by around 3%, Improve your gas mileage by around 3%, saving up to 18 gallons of gasoline per saving up to 18 gallons of gasoline per year. year. Reduce traffic congestion due to flats Reduce traffic congestion due to flats caused by uneven tread wear. caused by uneven tread wear. Lower pollution by improving the Lower pollution by improving the operating efficiency of your engine. operating efficiency of your engine. How do I find the recommended tire How do I find the recommended tire pressure for my car? pressure for my car? Look for the tire placard on the inside of your Look for the tire placard on the inside of your car door, or consult your owner’s manual. car door, or consult your owner’s manual. Most cars have a recommended tire pressure Most cars have a recommended tire pressure between 30 and 35 PSI. between 30 and 35 PSI. How often should I check my tire pressure? How often should I check my tire pressure? Many tire stores recommend checking your Many tire stores recommend checking your tire pressure (including your spare tire) every tire pressure (including your spare tire) every other time you fill up for gas. Also keep in other time you fill up for gas. Also keep in mind that tire pressure goes down in colder mind that tire pressure goes down in colder temperatures. temperatures. www.wmcac.org www.wmcac.org .