How often do you check tire inflation pressure?

[aldive]

How often do you check tire inflation pressure?

Why?

 

[Doubt Incarnate]

I have those cheater caps that turn red when the pressure drops under 30psi. i always give them a peek when i go by. As far as using gauge i dont do that unless 1 is in the red, then i check all 4.

 

[aldive]

How often do you check tire inflation pressure?

Why?

Since I am a gas mileage fanatic, I check mine monthly. I am going to start weekly checking.

 

[BrooklynBay]

You could tell when one tire looks lower than the other ones. Most of the time, a good quality tire will hold the same pressure for at least 3-6 months or possibly more. Temperature will cause it to contract & expand, so there is a little variance whenever you have a temperature (climate) swing or a road trip. On an average, most people add a few pounds to it about once or twice a year. The other option is to get an aftermarket TPMS system to monitor it everytime you drive. Al, did you look into using nitrogen instead of regular compressed air?

 

[03ExplorerSPT]

I check every three months or so or just before I set off on a long trip. Last time I checked all 4 were at 26psi so I pushed them up to 33psi. I'm good to go for another few months now.

 

[loaderopp]

once a week. just out of habbit. check the engine oil every day, rad and belts every day, trans, tranfer, axles once a month.

 

[Paraphoe]

Did 200 people really vote for never or is that some sort of glitch?

 

[Paraphoe]

once a week. just out of habbit. check the engine oil every day, rad and belts every day, trans, tranfer, axles once a month.

For real? Oil every day?

 

[fixxxer]

I visually inspect my tires every time I get in or out of my truck. There's always some kind of construction work going on around where I live and it's real easy to pick up a stray nail or screw or other piece of pointy metal with the tires. I check the belts, coolant, ATF and oil level about once a month. T-case and differential gets checked 3-4 times a year, start of spring, start of/end of summer and start of winter.