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Tire Pressure, Mixing Brands, and Tread Wear: What Drivers Get Wrong
Episode 3565
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
Most drivers wait for the TPMS warning light — but that means you're already 25% below recommended pressure. This episode covers three critical tire topics: how seasonal temperature changes affect pressure (roughly 1 PSI per 10°F), why mixing tire brands on the same axle is dangerous (different grip levels can induce a spin), and how to monitor tread wear before it's too late. We also explain why the number on the tire sidewall is wrong, why gas station gauges lie, and why the best tires belong on the rear axle — even on front-wheel-drive cars.