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Kirkland Drivers: Do You Care About Tire Pressure on Your 2018 Nissan Titan?
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(Posted on Oct 21, 2018 at 07:01AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi, Robert!

My friend checks his tire pressure every time he goes to a gas station. Can you explain if this is necessary and something I should be doing on my 2018 Nissan Titan?

Thanks,
John

Hi, John!

Itâ€™s impressive to hear how diligent your friend is. To get straight to the point: yes, checking your pressure is important and definitely something you should be doing. If your tires are overinflated, they have smaller contact patches with the road, meaning you have less stability and traction when driving. This, of course, could be dangerous, especially in bad conditions.

On the other hand, if a tireâ€™s pressure is too low, this puts more stress on it and causes it to overheat. This will result in your tread wearing away much faster than if you were operating at optimal temperatures.Â

Here are two habits which are great to get into. Like your friend, just check your tires when filling up or, at least, once every few times you head to a gas station. Apart from that, you can do a quick visual inspection before entering your vehicle. This should help you see any obvious issues.

Thanks for your question, John! Contact our team again if you ever need anything.Â