Tyre pressure maintenance

Tyre pressure which is too low or too high can be expensive and reduce safety. Mileage efficiencey, comfort, rolling resistance and braking are all directly affected by the tyre pressure.

• Higher tyre temperature which increases tyre wear and decreases mileage performance
• High rolling resistance which increases fuel consumption
• In extreme cases this can also lead to tyre damage

• Increased slip, lower grip
• Greater wear on the central part of the tyre
• Altered driving performance
• Reduced tyre lifetime

• If tyre pressure is 20% too low, its mileage performance is reduced by 19% and fuel consumption will increase by 2%
• If tyre pressure is 20% too high, mileage performance is reduced by 22%.