{"id":2741,"date":"2020-09-23T20:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T20:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2020-09-23T20:00:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T20:00:18","slug":"are-your-nissan-tires-ready-for-fall-frederick-md","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/information\/are-your-nissan-tires-ready-for-fall-frederick-md\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Your Nissan Tires Ready For Fall? | Frederick, MD"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog_title\">\n<h1><img id=\"blog_image\" src=\"https:\/\/clients.oomdo.com\/blog_dev\/images\/37.jpg\" \/><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fall is here and before we know it the temperature outside will be dropping low, and for those that don\u2019t know. So will your tire\u2019s PSI! Your tire\u2019s PSI is really important when it comes to the handling of your drive and the safety of you and your passengers. To avoid an accident or damage to your Nissan, we suggest keeping an eye on your tire pressure. How do you do that? We\u2019re so glad you asked! Below you\u2019ll find everything you need to know about inflating your tires to the right PSI and some tips and tricks for keeping your tires in tip-top shape this fall. As always, if you need assistance with your service, be sure to schedule your service appointment with us today!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why it\u2019s important to check your tire pressure\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your safety\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer lasting tires<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved handling and control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced risk of accidents and blowouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better fuel economy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced carbon footprint<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tips for Checking and Filling Your Tires<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the temperature drops, we suggest checking your tire pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside temperatures can cause tire pressure to vary by as much as 1 psi per 10 degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What\u2019s the right PSI level?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The recommended PSI for your vehicle\u2019s tires is determined by the vehicle\u2019s manufacturer and the recommended tire size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find this information in your owner\u2019s manual or on the placard inside of the door edge, glove box door, or fuel door.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most newer vehicles, your vehicle will alert you when your vehicle\u2019s tires fall below the recommended PSI\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do NOT use the max PSI that is printed on the tire sidewall. The pressure amount on the tire is normally the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maximum allowed<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-inflation can lead to poor handling and comfort, overheating, and blowouts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How to properly inflate your tires.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have air at home, most gas stations have an air pump for you to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove dust caps from the tires\u2019 valve stems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert your tire gauge into the tire valve and leave it in for a few seconds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you remove it, the gauge will provide a PSI reading<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the tire gauge\u2019s recorded reading is higher than the manufacturer-recommended rating, press the gauge tip on the valve stem until you hear air leak out. Check the tire pressure again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the reading is lower than recommended, you will need to fill the tire with air.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When filling the tire, firmly press the air-hose into the valve, as you did with the tire gauge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think you\u2019ve added or let out enough air, check the pressure a few times with the gauge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return the valve dust caps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row blog_row\">\n<div id=\"featured_video\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/service-appointment.html\"><button class=\"cta_button\">Schedule Your Nissan Fall Service Now<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"social-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fredericknissan\/\"><img id=\"find-us-live\" src=\"https:\/\/clients.oomdo.com\/blog_dev\/images\/find-us.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall is here and before we know it the temperature outside will be dropping low, and for those that don\u2019t know. So will your tire\u2019s PSI! Your tire\u2019s PSI is really important when it comes to the handling of your drive and the safety of you and your passengers. 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