Do you know what is annoying? A flat tire. Do you know how to repair it? A tire pump! Well sort of. By maintaining the approved tire pressure in your tires, you can avoid uneven wear on your tires which will keep your tires in amazing shape and stop flats.

A tire with low tire pressure, either on a bike or a automobile, can also cause troubles with fuel efficiency. If tires are unfittingly inflated, your MPG will diminish because your tires are less round and will need more oomph to move the vehicle. A excellent tire pump, either a manual pump or electric, will help you keep your tires inflated.

Did you know that most gas stations require compensation to pump your tires up? Last week I drove around the city and most fuel stations were requiring .75 cents for air. I thought this was unbelievable.

It is advisable to check your tire pressure on a monthly basis. If your car is still under going regular maintenance, your dealer will probably pump up your tires to the required pressures. If it is not, you should be looking at your tires monthly and go by the PSI values on your door jamb. It is alright if you exceedgo beyond the recommended PSI, but be careful of going over the maximum rated pressure for the tire, which is listed as MAX PSI on your tire.

The same holds true for bicycle tires, which you will be using a bicycle tyre pump. You can also use a 12v tire pump

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