Those of you with iPhones can now simply input your vehicle registration details and be provided with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressure settings. The app has been launched by TyreSafe as part of tyre safety month and is completely free. The effects of under-inflated tyres We have detailed the issues about under-inflated tyres helping save fuel, with the Michelin’s ... [ Read: Check Recommended Tyre Pressure with new iPhone App ]

A recent survey by the AA (in New Zealand) has determined that around 48% of cars could be wasting fuel and neglecting tyre safety due to under inflated tyres. That’s nearly half the cars on the road. We know from James May that deflated tyres help whilst off-road driving as they increase the tyres surface area over bumpy terrain ... [ Read: Help save fuel with correctly inflated tyres ]