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50 to 80% of all tires are underinflated. The typical cars tires are safely inflated between 24 and 32 pounds per square inch. Obviously, the squishier your tires are, the softer the ride. Underinflated tires though, increases drag and in turn your car burns more gas to get where it’s going. On top of that, your tires also endure a much shorter lifespan. If your tires appear to have unbalanced wear, typically on the outer edges, your tires are underinflated.

Underinflated tires waste approximately 5% of a car’s fuel, which equals out to be around two billion gallons wordwide per year. Goodyear tires is now producing several all season tires which can be inflated up to 35 psi. Every pound matters. The price of gas is through the roof, and Mother Earth is choking.

Next time you are at the gas station, borrow their tire guage, and see how much fuel you are wasting. It’s simple, a slightly rougher ride, for a fatter wallet, and a healthier planet.

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