Tyre pressure: save fuel and drive more safely

Tyre pressure is one of the easiest ways to save fuel, yet many cars drive around with under-inflated tyres. A check only takes a few minutes.

Why is the right pressure important?

• Lower consumption: under-inflated tyres have more rolling resistance, so your engine has to work harder.
• Longer-lasting tyres: tyres with too little pressure wear faster and unevenly.
• More safety: the right pressure gives better grip and a shorter braking distance.

What is the right tyre pressure?

It depends on your car. You can usually find it:

• on a sticker inside the driver's door or in the door frame;
• on the inside of the fuel filler flap;
• in the owner's manual.

There are often two values: one for a normal load and a higher one for a fully loaded car. Use the latter when you go on holiday.

How to check the pressure

1. Measure with cold tyres, before you set off or after a few kilometres at most.
2. Use a tyre gauge or the compressor at the petrol station.
3. Inflate to the recommended value, and don't forget the spare wheel if you have one.
4. Repeat this at least once a month and before a long trip.