5 Easy Steps To Fix Low Tire Pressure

So, you face low tire pressure in one or more car tires. Don't worry if you don't know how to refill the tires. We will discuss the five easy steps to fix low tire pressure in detail.

Will Anything Happen if I Drive With Low Tire Pressure?

But before all of that, we think there is some clarification due on our end. Will driving a car with low tire pressure will do anything? Yes, it will, and it can even cause accidents in the worst-case scenarios.

When the tire air pressure is low, the interaction between the road and the tire increases by many folds, this puts additional resistance at the steering wheel, and the car requires more than usual force to be controlled effectively. Everything adds up to make a master road accident disaster.

Overinflation of Tires and its Impact

So, we know what happens when the car tire pressure is low. But what if the car tires are overinflated than usual? In this case, the chances of a sudden and massive tire burst increase by many folds. Also, the interaction of the tire with the road lowers by many folds this way.

Overinflation is when the tire has more than the required air filled within. So when the car moves, the temperature of the tire will automatically increase due to friction which will result in an expansion of air within the tires at a rapid rate.

Filling Your Low Air Pressure Tires 101

1. Removing the stem cap

   These are the first steps that many first-timers completely ignore and later wonder why nothing is working. Before doing anything, you need to remove the protective cap at the air stem of the tire. Without that, you can't refill the air, no matter how many times you try.

   This has become so common that many tire manufacturing companies now clearly mention that you must remove the stem cap first. As soon as the sap is removed, you will see the stem of the tire through which air can be refilled in the tire.

2. Measure tire pressure

   Now, there are two practical ways through which you can measure tire pressure. The first is the less accurate one and greatly depends upon mere observations. Yes, we are talking about simply observing and then identifying any potential leakage in air pressure which will lower air pressure in one or more tires.

   The second one is the more accurate one which involves using a pressure gauge to carefully and precisely measure the current air pressure of the tire. We suggest you stick to the second method as it is more accurate and only switch to the first one if you don't have access to a pressure gauge.

3. Check the recommended tire pressure.

   So, you have the air pressure gauge in place; what next now? This is where your knowledge comes into play, as various tire models require various pressure maintenance. That too at various temperature levels and usage extent. Sounds a bit too complicated?

   Not all tires are the same size, shape, or volume. That's why you can't go with a particular standard of air pressure for all sorts of tires out there. And we all know that temperature heavily influences air expansion within the tires.

4. Use an air pump to inflate tires.

   To check the recommended air pressure, we suggest you check for any guidance stickers near the spare tire or a manual guide that indicates these figures. Once you have the right figures in front of you, it is time to use an air pump to refill the air.

   The air pumps can be of two possible designs in terms of functionality. The first one is the traditional hand pump, which will require you to put a lot of effort and time into inflating the tire. The second one is the automatic pump that works through automatic switch actions and requires practically zero effort.

5. Visit any nearest gas station.

   Now this one is for the ones who think that following the four steps mentioned above is simply too much for them. If you think your car can move to the nearest gas station without damaging the tires permanently, then it will be quite rational to visit the nearest gas station.

   But if you are stranded in a place with a spare tire and tools, you must make efforts yourself. Plus, this shows that you are a professional and experienced driver.

What if There’s a Puncture?

Two things can happen in this regard. You can drive your car to the nearest gas station if there's a puncture. Just make sure that the emergency or the double indicators are on so that other drivers can get alerted that something isn't right with your car.

Or the second scenario is that you are stranded in a place with no gas station in sight for miles. This is where your car's spare tire will come to use. All you need to do is get the tools from the back of the car and replace the tire punctured with a spare tire.

Is Replacing The Tires a Good Option?

If you are thinking about replacing the tires just because they are low on-air pressure, then it is quite a foolish idea already. Your car tires are refillable, guys; they don't come with an 'only use once' sticker. So instead of replacing them, you need to refill the tires at the nearest gas station.

But if you feel like that, the tires stay in a state of low pressure most of the time. Without a possible explanation, it is better to claim the warranty or replace the faulty tires.

Final Note

This concludes the five easy steps to fix low tire pressure. If you still think that there is something that we have missed or have some questions for us, we are all open and set to answer you.