According to NHTSA, the American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, deflated tires cause more accidents.
The research revealed that deflated tires of 25% or more, have 10% more of possibilities to cause car accidents, in comparison of cars with well inflated tires.
As a matter of fact deflated tires, together with the low thickness of treads and drivers' inexperience, are the main factors of car accidents, causing one accident out of seven.
In addition deflated tires increase fuel consumption of a 3-4% more, increase the usage of tires of 40%. This means that you should control your tires every month and before every long trip in order to prevent accidents and save money.
To check your tires you should do it when tires are cold. The correct pressure is written on your car's manual, but the best way is to go to your trusted tyre changer and let him check.
The pressure of tires varies according to the usage, to weather conditions, as well as if your car is loaded or empty. In summer it should be lower, because air gets hot and expands, while in winter the pressure should be higher.
So, did you check your tires' pressure?
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