A blue sports car parked on an open desert road

How Often Should You Fill Your Car Tires?

Discover the best practices for maintaining your car tires with our comprehensive guide on how often to check them.

By Best Auto Refinance Editorial TeamAuto Refinance Research & EditorialUpdated March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024Automotive

How Often to Check Tire Pressure

A good rule of thumb is once a month and before any long trip. Tires naturally lose about one PSI per month, and cold weather speeds that up, so regular checks keep them in the right range.

A blue sports car parked on an open desert road

Why Pressure Matters for Your Wallet

Underinflated tires wear out faster, hurt fuel economy, and make handling less predictable. Keeping them at the pressure listed on the driver-door sticker is one of the cheapest ways to save money on running your car.

Best Auto Refinance GlyphBest Auto Refinance Glyph
Next Step

Let's Make It Real.

To get your actual rate, talk to Alex.

    About the author

    Best Auto Refinance Editorial Team — Auto Refinance Research & Editorial

    Our editorial team researches auto lending, rates, and refinancing so drivers can make confident decisions. We review every lender in our network against the same criteria and keep our guidance independent of who pays us.

    Your Car Payment Is Too High. Let's Fix That.

    It takes less than 2 minutes. No SSN, no credit pull, no spam.
    Just a better rate.

    • No SSN required
    • No credit pull
    • One lender, zero spam