Tyre Pressure Guide for UK Drivers: What You Need to Know

Maintaining correct tyre pressure is one of the simplest and most impactful things you can do for your vehicle's safety and running costs. Yet millions of UK drivers ignore it. Here's what our mobile tyre fitting experts recommend. Correct pressure: Check your vehicle handbook or the sticker inside the driver's door for recommended pressures.

Most passenger cars require between 30–36 PSI. Checking frequency: Check pressure monthly and before long journeys — always when cold (car stationary for at least 2 hours). Effects of under-inflation: Increased rolling resistance, higher fuel consumption, uneven tyre wear, and risk of blowout — particularly dangerous at motorway speeds. Effects of over-inflation: Reduced grip, harsher ride, and increased wear in the centre of the tread.

TPMS: Modern cars have Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) — our mobile tyre fitting service includes TPMS calibration and sensor replacement. If your tyre pressure light comes on, call Franks Mobile Tyres immediately for a same-day or 24 hour emergency response.