How do I put air in my car tyres?

Inflating your car tyres

Adding air to your tyres is straightforward and only takes a few minutes.

At a petrol station

• Check your recommended tyre pressure from the door frame sticker or handbook
• Remove the valve dust cap from the tyre
• Set the air machine to the correct PSI using the keypad or dial
• Attach the air hose firmly to the tyre valve
• The machine will automatically inflate or deflate to the set level
• Remove the hose and replace the dust cap
• Repeat for each tyre

At home

Use a portable 12V tyre compressor that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter socket, or a rechargeable cordless inflator. Set the target pressure, connect to the valve, and the compressor will stop when the correct pressure is reached. Check with a separate gauge afterward for accuracy.

Tips

• Always check and inflate when tyres are cold
• Front and rear pressures may differ, so check your handbook
• Do not forget to replace the valve dust caps, as they help keep dirt out of the valve