Spain, with the arrival of winter, will have to face and endure the coldest months of the year. This situation will not only affect people, but also their respective vehicles, which will undergo modifications that may endanger the lives of the owners.
One of the key aspects to highlight is the tire pressure. On these dates, the vast majority of drivers neglect to carry out periodic checks and, faced with sudden changes in temperature, they lose pressure, which could generate a very dangerous scenario due to loss of gripexcessive wear or the feeling of losing control of the car.
The DGT council
THE General Directorate of Traffic became aware of this problem and took a step forward to alert the various drivers in our country: through its official profile xthe organization led by Pere Navarro added that it is a “a dangerous habit” the simple fact of “not checking the tire air pressure periodically” and it is advisable to do so to avoid various risks.
“Dangerous habit. Not checking tire pressure periodically – recommended once a month – carries risks: incorrect pressure affects the stability of the car, the braking distance and the braking itself, and can cause us to lose control. Zero risk“, reads the publication in the post.
How often should you check them in winter?
Under normal conditions, and as indicated by automotive experts, tires should be checked every 30 or 40 daysthat is to say once a month. However, in winter, this operation should be increased to every two weeks, especially after long journeys or if the vehicle “sleeps” outside every night.
How should they be carried out? Well, the ideal would be to do it when the tires are completely cold and after stopping the vehicle for at least two hours or having traveled less than three or four kilometers.
Caution
Of course, you have to have a special care when monitoring tires. Because? Simply filling them more than recommended or below the minimum could have fatal consequences on driving.
In the case of the first scenario, the tires could suffer much more irregular wear and will cause more damage to their structure, in addition to less cushioning against potholes or road irregularities; while pressure below the minimum could cause damage inside tiresthey will wear out more quickly and we will have the feeling of not having control over them.
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