Michelin Tire Pressure

Ever since Michelin made its first pneumatic tire, it was always aware that tire pressures played a very important role in the performance of the tire. Tire pressure is the amount of air in a tire measured in pounds per square inch if you follow the FPS system of measurement.

Experts all over the world are of the common view that tire pressures must be checked frequently for a vehicle, with once a month being mandatory. Proper tire pressure is a safety issue and it is as important as having brakes that are fully functional. Incorrect tire pressure can lead to problems while braking, cornering as well as to the general stability of your vehicle. And if neglected it can lead to tire failure and consequent accidents which can ultimately even be life threatening. And finally tire pressure can hurt you where it hurts the most; that is your pocketbook. Poor check on tire pressure could lead to your vehicle consuming more gas than it should, could lead to tires getting worn out faster and thus a cost to replace them. Poor tire pressure can also lead to very uncomfortable riding conditions for both you and your passengers. Can't you just hear your m-in-law muttering in the back seat?

Excess Tire Pressure

Having an excess of tire pressure, can mean that your tire is over inflated and presents less surface to the tires touching the road surface. This could also cause your car to bounce on the road, and you would have less traction and consequently less control on your vehicle. You would still hear the same muttering from the back seat.

Recommended tire pressures are generally listed on the door post of most vehicles, especially on the door post next to the driver's seat. They would also be listed in the owner's manual or sometimes in the glove compartment. The tire pressure which you find on the tire is the maximum pressure that the tire can be subjected to and is no indication of the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. The recommended tire pressure for a comfortable ride would be much lower than the tire pressure given on the side wall of the tire.

Michelin Tire

Michelin was a company founded in 1889 and one of the first things that it manufactured was brake pads. This was their first venture into the transportation field. Seeing the difficulties of repairing tires, that were in those days more used by bicycles, Michelin ventured into designing a tire that was easy to repair and could be detached from the rim. They adapted this technology to pneumatic car tires and first used them in a car race in 1895. In 1898 the caricature the Michelin Man was first created. Michelin has always been at the forefront of tire innovations and is today well established in all the continents of the world with manufacturing facilities everywhere backed by their constant research and improvements in technology.

Tire Pressure

Tire pressure also changes with temperature and you need to therefore check on the tire pressures every time you find a significant change in outside temperatures. Winter temperature can cause tire pressures to drop. In summer you may need to reduce the tire pressures as the heat would have already caused them to rise since you last checked them in the fall.

Low tire pressures can also cause a larger area of the tire to touch the road surface. This could cause the temperature of the tire to rise and this overheating can cause the treads of the tire to separate out, causing an accident. This happens quite often while you are traveling long distances with under inflated tires. A sure sign of under inflated tires is when you notice that the tires squeal when you are cornering at speed.