Keeping your vehicle’s tires properly inflated is vital because properly inflated tires will last longer and provide better fuel-efficiency and a quicker steering response. Checking your vehicle’s tire pressure can be done on your own or by bringing your car to Tire Pirates in Calgary. If you want to check your tire pressure yourself, you’ll need a tire pressure gauge. It’s best to check your tire pressure when the tires are cold, meaning you haven’t just driven on them. Vehicle manufacturers specify the PSI (pounds per square inch) that your tires should be at. You can find that recommended PSI in your owner’s manual, and most vehicles also have it on the driver’s side door jamb. Once you know the PSI you want, it’s time to check your car’s tire pressure. Remove the valve cap from the tire you are checking and place the pressure gauge on it. Press down firmly until the hissing sound goes away, and your gauge provides you with a reading. If it’s easier for you, bring your car to Tire Pirates, and we’ll check your tire pressure for you quickly and accurately. We can also fill your tires with air to the recommended PSI. If you need to do this on your own, you’ll need an air compressor, which you can find at some gas stations.