< Tire pressure and tire life >

Importance of Tire Pressure

• Optimum air pressure should be maintained to ensure safety, driving performance, tire life and fuel cost.
• Tires have been known to lose up to one pound per square inch (psi) every month.
  Therefore, it is important to check all tires, even the spare, at least once a month or before a long trip.

Recommended Interval

Tire pressure should be inspected monthly.

Checking for Optimum Tire Pressure

< Driver’s side door >

< Inside of fuel tank cap >

Hankook Tire recommends that you check your tire pressure once each month.

The optimum air pressure level for your tire can be found on the inner side of the car door, inside the fuel cap or in the car manual (the location of the sticker can vary according to country).

The number on the tire’s sidewall represents maximum air pressure. Therefore, do not use this figure as a basis for comparison.

How to Check Tire Pressure

1. Purchase a certified air pressure gauge or take your vehicle to a nearby service center (or gas station) for a check-up.
2. Tires must be checked in a “cold” state (at least three hours after driving).
3. Insert the gauge into the valve.
4. Compare the measured air pressure level with the level listed on the car door.

• If the measured figure is higher, release air until the figure matches what is listed on the car door.
• If the measured figure is lower, insert more air until the figure matches what is listed on the car door.