tyre pressure checking

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 5:38 pm

I was wondering how often everyone checks their tyre pressures?

Alig · Post by **Alig** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 6:16 pm

I used to be really good and check the pressures and tyre wear every weekend.

Now I tend to check them when either the tyres look like they are down, the steering pulls or feels heavy, or when I'm going to do a long drive.

I did check them yesterday though..only 2nd time in 3 months.

I think its recommended you check them weekly..considering its only the tyres that have contact with the road, I really ought to go back to my old routine.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:58 pm

used to check every 2 months or so now never as i have put my alloy valve caps on with pliers to the little c***s where i work can't steal them

Alig · Post by **Alig** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:19 pm

I've got them flat valveless cap thingies

Have to use a toothpick like tool to unscrew the caps, then screw in the valve and connect that to the air line.

Can you tell I'm not technical!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:32 pm

thought about getting them too but couldnt be bothered

Jussi · Post by **Jussi** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 5:21 am

About every 2months or so. Usually always before we take a longer journey.

Alig · Post by **Alig** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:59 am

thought about getting them too but couldnt be bothered

:yes: that's why I don't check them as often as I used to. It's fiddly and easy to lose the bits. They supply spares, but I've put them somewhere so safe that I can't find them