Within the past year I have become a car owner, and therefore am very new to the whole thing. I learned only recently how to inflate tires properly. I also learned about how important it is to make sure that the tires stay inflated properly (not just for better control, but also for a healthier environment.) Under-inflated tires increase fuel consumption and reduce the lifespan of the tire because they contact the road more: resulting in greater resistance. This creates more pollution and waste, and costs you more money. On average, the US uses 142 billion gallons of gasoline per year, and of those gallons 1.25 billion of them are consumed due to under-inflated tires. That's a lot of waste! Also, if your tire is under-inflated by 10%, then its lifespan will be decreased by 10% as well. The heat and flexing caused by the increased resistance causes it to wear down more quickly. So, take out your tire gauges and test your tires. Head over to a gas station and inflate them properly, and start getting the best mileage out of your car!
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