The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 11,000 car crashes each year are caused by tire failure. More specifically, it says that underinflated tires are a major cause of failure and that not only can properly inflated tires save your life, you may also see a 3.3% increase in fuel economy.
Most new cars come with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that will warn you if a tire drops below the recommended air pressure. However, if you’ve got an older car you’re going to have to check if you have the correct tire pressures yourself using an air gauge. Remember, your…
