What should cold tyre pressures be in this hot weather?

Do I set the tyre pressures to the manufactures pressures regardless of the ambient temperature. Recently the heatwave has raised the tyres when cold from 33/30 to 37/34. If I hadn’t let some air out they...

Should I have my tyres filled with nitrogen?

I’ve been told to use gas in my tyres as it would mean a smoother ride and I wouldn’t need to put gas in them as often. Is this true or is the garage trying to sell me something that I don’t need.

Is it a good idea to use the maximum pressure shown on the tyre?

There is a YouTube video (American) that says you should ignore the recommended tyre pressures on the sticker or handbook that says say 32 or 34PSI but should run them on 40PSI to make the tyre wear go...

Should tyre pressures be set higher for hybrid cars?

I have a 2023 Kia Sportage hybrid. I notice that the tyre pressures for both the hybrid and non hybrid cars are quoted as 35PSI normal load and 40PSI for 4 passengers. The hybrid though weighs 1715kgs...

Can I lower my tyre pressures to soften the ride?

I purchased a new VW Polo Match a couple of months ago. I'm finding the ride is much harder than the VW Golf Mk7 I had before. The tyre pressures for the new Polo are 36PSI all round. The Golf had tyre...

Should I return my tyre pressures to normal as soon as I have finished transporting heavy loads?

When I have finished using my Ford Kuga for transporting heavy loads - with a trailer - does it matter if I continue to use the car for a day/week or two for local suburban driving before deflating the...

When should I check tyre pressures for a fully loaded car?

Cars usually have a sticker giving the required tyre pressures for driving with 'normal' and full loads. If you need to change the pressures to drive with a full load, should you do it before or after...

Should increased tyre pressures due to hot weather be a concern?

I have a 2015 Porsche Macan with Michelin Latitude Sport tyres, front 235/60 32PSI, rear 255/55 36PSI. Recent motorway in hot weather, the fronts were up to 38PSI and rears to 42PSI. I expect to drive...

Is TPMS accurate?

How accurate are the tyre pressure monitors factory fitted to the wheel rim. have a 71-plate BMW 118 and after using the gauge on the pump to inflate the tyres to the correct pressure, the electronic information...

Is it possible to use nitrogen to inflate tyres?

Is it possible to buy a small pressurised container of Nitrogen to top-up Nitrogen inflated tyres? I can get this done at my local ATS depot, but would consider buying a Nitrogen supply for emergency...