With the right air pressure, your tires can perform better, be more resistant to wear and tear, and can also save fuel. The "correct" air pressure for original tires or tire sizes is specified by the vehicle manufacturer and may differ for front and rear tires. Check with your distributor or Toyo dealer to determine if the replacement tires on your vehicle are the same size as the original tires.

Where to find information on the correct original tire pressure

You can find the recommended pressure information on a plate or sticker next to the door stop, in the glove compartment, or on the fuel filler cap. If your vehicle does not have a nameplate, consult your owner's manual or vehicle manufacturer, tire manufacturer or your tire dealer. The tire label informs you of the vehicle's maximum load, cold tire pressure and tire size as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Using a tire pressure gauge

Based solely on visual inspection, it is impossible to determine if the tire pressure is low or insufficient. Always use an accurate tire pressure gauge to determine the tire pressure.

When to check tire pressure

Check the tire pressures (including the spare tire) at least once a month or before driving on a long journey. Tires should be checked cold (before they have traveled a mile). If you need to drive more than a mile, measure and record the insufficient pressure in each tire. Upon arrival at the service station, measure the pressure in each tire again and, if the pressure has increased, adjust the required air pressure. For example, if the cold pressure needs to be 35 psi. inch, and it was equal to 28 psi. inch, while the pressure is currently 33 psi. inch, you should inflate your tires to 40 psi. inch and retest them cold.

How is tire pressure reduced?

Tire pressure decreases naturally as a result of the permeation process. Changes in outside temperature can affect the rate of air loss in tires. This change is more likely to occur in hot weather. In general terms, tire pressure drops by one or two pounds a month in cold weather and even more in hot weather. Remember that insufficient pressure is the main cause of tire failure, so check your tire pressure regularly.

Other helpful tips

Never relieve or depressurize hot tires. The pressure is characterized by its increase during the movement of the vehicle.

Make sure all tire valves and extensions have rubber sealed caps to keep dirt and moisture out. When replacing a tire, always use a new rod assembly.

Insufficient pressure or overload causes overheating, which can cause tire defect, which in turn can lead to vehicle breakdown and / or serious injury or death.

In all honesty, how often do you check your tire pressure? Do you even know what the optimal tire pressure should be? Did you know that when the car is heavily loaded, the tire pressure needs to be changed? Not only because this way the tires wear out less, but also in order to reduce fuel consumption.

You need to check the air pressure in the tires every two weeks, if possible in cold tires (that is, not after you have driven several tens of kilometers), do not forget to check the pressure in the spare tire. If the pressure is too low, there is a risk of damage to the wheel (as it then heats up more during use). In addition, wear increases. As the pressure in the tires decreases, so does the driving performance. You can safely inflate tires 0.2 bar more than prescribed in the instructions for your car - as manufacturers usually indicate as the recommended minimum allowable pressure for the most comfortable driving. By increasing the air pressure by 0.2 bar, you will reduce fuel consumption.

Information about the recommended tire pressure for your car is found in the vehicle operating instructions, sometimes this information is indicated on the fuel tank cap or on the door.

If you find that the valve cap is missing on the tire, replace it as soon as possible (these are the small rubber caps that cover the air injection hole).

If you have two cars, and you drive one much less often, do not forget to check the air pressure in the tires. When idle for a long time, change the parking place from time to time, otherwise the tires may become unbalanced - from standing for a long time in one place and the constant impact of the car's mass on the same tread area, they will lose their round shape.

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Check your tire pressures regularly and always check before long journeys.

When driving, the tires warm up, therefore, the pressure check and inflation of the tires is carried out before the start of the trip or after the tires have cooled down after it.

The permissible tire pressure for each car is prescribed in the car's operating instructions; you can also find this information on the fuel filler flap of your car. Often the automaker indicates two values ​​- for "normal" and "full" - the curb weight of the car (curb weight - the weight of a car with standard equipment, no cargo and passengers, but full fuel tanks). If one value is specified, then this value is for "normal" load, and the value for "full" load will be greater, by about 0.3-0.5 atm. The pressure for "full" load must be maintained for tires if they are wider than standard tires. For tires marked XL (Extra Load) (205/55 R16 98T XL) and RF (Reinforced) (205/55 R16 98T Reinforced), the pressure must be maintained above " full "load of 0.4 atm. In cases when you install tires with lower than those recommended by the manufacturer, and in this case, you need to increase the tire pressure by 0.1 atm. for each load unit (you have a recommended load of 107, and you put a tire with a load of 103, total (107-103) X0.1 = 0.4 atm.)

If the pressure in the tires is below the permissible level, then the tread is worn out along the edge of the tire. When the tire is inflated, the tread wears off at the center of the tire. So, if your car has everything in order with the suspension, then failure to maintain the recommended tire pressure will lead to increased and uneven tread wear.

To overcome off-road conditions, you can lower the tire pressure while observing the minimum speed limit. The tire manufacturer claims that lowering the tire pressure from 2.5 to 1.0 bar increases the flotation by 30%, and lowering the tire pressure from 1.0 to 0.5 bar increases the flotation by another 30%, but these tires are specially designed off-road.

Japanese manufacturers produce rubber, which has become very popular among owners of high-speed cars, as well as luxury cars. Toyo tires differ from similar ones in improved parameters and properties. Not very high cost made them available to many motorists. They are produced in several series. Each model is designed for a specific purpose.

Toyo Proxes cf2

Tires that can be used on any road. Made according to European standards, they can easily cope with Russian off-road conditions.

Special devices allow you to instantly drain the accumulated water. Special additives improve the adhesion of the wheel to the road surface.

• Low rolling resistance.
• Large selection of standard sizes.
• The rubber is made using an innovative technology that allows hot air to be quickly evacuated.
• Minimum noise level.

Tires are always subjected to uniform loads. They are distributed over the entire area of ​​the wheel.

Toyo DRB

Tires designed for sporty driving. On these wheels it is good to go on a long journey.

The popularity of such a model is associated with the ability to ride comfortably at high speeds. The wheels can be used in racing competitions as well as in everyday use.

Advantages:

• The car obeys the steering wheel.
• Facilitates handling.
• Good grip on dry asphalt.
• Excellent braking performance.
• Noiseless.

Provides a comfortable ride. There is no drift at all on sharp turns.

Disadvantages - increased rigidity during operation in urban mode, short service life.

Toyo Nano Energy 3

Summer tires. Installed on cars. Supplied in sizes R13-R16. The width of the tire is in the range of 145 - 205 millimeters.

Profile height - 55% -80%. Allows you to reach a speed of 240 km. in hour. Tires are relatively inexpensive.

Advantages:

• High resistance to aquaplaning.
• Reduces fuel consumption.
• Provide safe movement.
• Provides increased comfort.

But there are also disadvantages. When driving on wet asphalt, the vehicle loses its stability at high speed. To keep the course, you have to steer all the time.

Harsh braking can cause the wheels to lock. You cannot make sharp turns at high speed. The machine could skid and lose control.

Toyo Proxes T1-R

Tires belong to the UHP class, designed for sports cars. They can be driven at high speed on any road.

They work quietly, provide a comfortable ride. The tread features a special directional pattern.

Toyo Open Country A / T plus

Special tires for long-distance travel and not only on asphalt. They feel great on a forest road. The design is aggressive and has an asymmetric tread pattern.

Special rigid blocks that form several ribs guarantee high wear resistance. The car is easy to handle on any road.

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

The wheels are made according to the latest technological processes. They can be driven comfortably on almost any road.

Weather conditions do not affect vehicle handling. The machine remains stable even at very high speeds.

The tires are specially designed for European roads. They perfectly complement sports sedans or coupes.

Toyo Open Country U / T

Special off-road tires. The rubber compound contains silicon dioxide. Thanks to the original tread design, they have several positive qualities:

• Silence.
• Excellent handling.
• Short braking distances on all surfaces.
• Reduced fuel consumption, especially in urban areas.

Toyo H08

The rubber has a unique tread design. This pattern increases the vehicle's stability in tight bends. The tire wears out evenly, adheres perfectly to the road. The machine does not lose stability when driving at high speed.

Thanks to straight grooves, water is quickly drained away. The car has much more grip on the wet road. A wide rib located in the shoulder area of ​​the wheel improves the stability of the machine when driving on dry asphalt.

Due to the special rubber composition, the wheels can be used much longer than their counterparts. They are characterized by high strength.

Toyo Proxes C1S

The tires have improved performance characteristics. Designed for premium sedan cars.

Advantages:

• The machine does not lose stability at high speeds.
• Doesn't make additional noise.
• Creates increased comfort.
• It features low rolling resistance.
• Reduces fuel consumption.

Toyo Proxes STIII

Summer tires of a sports type. Designed for installation on urban SUVs. They have high braking parameters on wet asphalt. The machine is easy to control when driving on dry surfaces.

The wheels are distinguished by a special tread pattern and have an original sporty design.

Toyo Observe GSi-5

Winter friction tire. This "Velcro" can be safely used in winter conditions. Its properties are no different from the "studded" wheels.

For the manufacture of Toyo Observer, the Japanese have developed a special technology. The rubber contains unique additives. Tire testing conducted in Canada. They can be installed on any model of passenger cars and SUVs.

Advantages:

• Special environmental components that enhance traction.
• The original tread design contributes to the rapid clearance of snow.
• The machine is easy to handle on loose snow.
• The stability of the vehicle is not affected by weather conditions.

Disadvantages:

• Low grip on icy roads. In order not to lose control, you must not accelerate too much.
• The sides are too soft.

Which rubber is better: Dunlop or Toyo

These firms have long been known to motorists. Each model is considered the best in its class. It is simply impossible to say unequivocally which rubber is better. The characteristics of the tires are so good that it is very difficult to give preference to one of them.

Toyo or Yokohama?

Yokohama remains the most popular Japanese rubber in Russia. The range of models is so diverse that they are installed on cars and trucks. A feature is considered to be quite good grip performance and a comfortable ride.

Car owners speak differently about these tires. Someone considers them to be very good, while others - unsuccessful. Some parameters of Yokohama are inferior to Toyo.

However, it is also impossible to responsibly declare that Toyo is better. Each model has its own disadvantages and advantages. We can only say with confidence that both of these models are reliable and safe.