It’s Cold Out There! – Time to Check Your Tire Pressures

When temperatures drop to somewhere between chilly and frigid, it’s time to check the air pressure in your tires. As we learned in high school physics, air compresses as it gets colder, which lowers your tire pressures.

Low pressures cause the sidewall of the tire to flex, leading to handling problems, excessive tire wear, reduced fuel economy and even tire failure.

Signs of low tire pressure may include your car pulling to one side, a drop in fuel economy, and