How to maintance your tires.

Urbanmyth · 06-10-2008

Most people actually don't know this, so I have here a little checklist if you are unsure of how to properly go about putting air in your tire.

1: Let you car sit for at least four hours. If you have to drive to an air pump, then drive no more than a mile.
2: Remove the valve-stem caps and put them in a safe place.
3: Put the air gauge over the air valve completely. You will here a brief hissing noise as you get a reading. The trick is to do this as quickly and efficiently as possible so you don't lose a lot of air.
4: Write down the value the air gauge gives you. Now compare this value to what it should be. The value that your air pressure should be is found on a sticker that is on the inside of your door. Usually the passenger side, but check your owner's manual. It will tell you where this sticker is.
5: Now if you are low, put the mouth of the air compressor over the valve stem as quickly and efficiently as possible. You should get a good, solid fit that is not leaking any air. Start the air compressor and count to 20 seconds. Remove the air compressor and check the air pressure again. Continue adding if you need more pressure. If you have over-filled, then use your air gauge to release a tiny bit of air until it is where it needs to be.
6: Repeat for all tires.
7: Don't forget your spare, if you have one. The air pressure for a mini-spare is usually much higher than a regular tire. It will say right on the mini-spare what it need to be.
7: Replace the valve covers. You are done.

BoostedCivic · 06-12-2008

lol, a little basic but nice guide. I hope people know how to take care of their tires and stuff or they don't deserve to drive their car!

Urbanmyth · 07-01-2008

Thanks alot.

2Slow2Timid · 07-05-2008

Wow, I can't believe I never read this. Nice post, a little beginer information, but it never hurts to have.

06-10-2008	#1 (permalink)
Urbanmyth Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbia Posts: 60	How to maintance your tires. Most people actually don't know this, so I have here a little checklist if you are unsure of how to properly go about putting air in your tire. 1: Let you car sit for at least four hours. If you have to drive to an air pump, then drive no more than a mile. 2: Remove the valve-stem caps and put them in a safe place. 3: Put the air gauge over the air valve completely. You will here a brief hissing noise as you get a reading. The trick is to do this as quickly and efficiently as possible so you don't lose a lot of air. 4: Write down the value the air gauge gives you. Now compare this value to what it should be. The value that your air pressure should be is found on a sticker that is on the inside of your door. Usually the passenger side, but check your owner's manual. It will tell you where this sticker is. 5: Now if you are low, put the mouth of the air compressor over the valve stem as quickly and efficiently as possible. You should get a good, solid fit that is not leaking any air. Start the air compressor and count to 20 seconds. Remove the air compressor and check the air pressure again. Continue adding if you need more pressure. If you have over-filled, then use your air gauge to release a tiny bit of air until it is where it needs to be. 6: Repeat for all tires. 7: Don't forget your spare, if you have one. The air pressure for a mini-spare is usually much higher than a regular tire. It will say right on the mini-spare what it need to be. 7: Replace the valve covers. You are done.

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BoostedCivic Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 42	lol, a little basic but nice guide. I hope people know how to take care of their tires and stuff or they don't deserve to drive their car!

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Urbanmyth Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbia Posts: 60	Thanks alot.

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2Slow2Timid Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 38	Wow, I can't believe I never read this. Nice post, a little beginer information, but it never hurts to have.