Tyre pressure is one of the simplest maintenance tasks a driver can perform, yet it is frequently neglected. Running at incorrect pressure — either too high or too low — affects fuel consumption, tyre wear, handling and braking performance.
Scotland's variable climate makes regular pressure checks particularly important. Cold winter temperatures cause pressure to drop, while warm summer conditions can see it increase.
Finding the Correct Pressure for Your Car
The recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle is not printed on the tyre itself — that figure is the maximum pressure, not the recommended one. Your vehicle's correct pressures are found in the owner's handbook, on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb, or inside the fuel filler cap.
Note that front and rear pressures are often different, and the recommended pressure may increase when carrying a full load of passengers and luggage.
How Glasgow Weather Affects Tyre Pressure
Tyre pressure changes with temperature — roughly 1 PSI for every 10°F (around 5°C) of temperature change. During Glasgow winters, it is common for pressures to drop by 3–5 PSI compared to summer readings.
Check your pressures monthly and before any long journey, always when the tyres are cold (not driven more than a mile). A reliable gauge is a worthwhile investment.
Professional Pressure Checks in Glasgow
Glasgow Mobile Tyre Fitters check and adjust tyre pressures as standard during every fitting visit. If you have a TPMS warning or suspect a slow puncture, we can investigate and resolve the issue at your location.
For persistent pressure loss, contact us to arrange an inspection — a slow puncture is far safer to deal with proactively than to ignore until it becomes a blowout.
Glasgow Mobile Tyre Fitters provide fast, professional mobile tyre fitting across all Glasgow postcodes. Call us or book online — same-day service available.