How to check tire pressure and wear

Difficulty: Medium30–120 min3 tools💬 0

✓ Checked against manufacturer instructions and current safety standards · updated 8.7.2026.

What you'll need

Tools

  • Protective glovesFor a safe inspection and basic task.
  • FlashlightFor a safe inspection and basic task.
  • Basic socket wrench setFor a safe inspection and basic task.
Estimated cost0–60 KM for basic task
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1 Prepare for safe work

Park on flat ground, activate the handbrake, turn off the engine, and let it cool. Use specified lift points and sturdy stands for lifting, never just the jack.

⚠ Warning: Do not work under a vehicle supported only by a jack and do not open a hot cooling system. Leave safety systems, fuel, high voltage, and serious brake faults to the service workshop.

2 Determine the condition and cause

Find the recommended pressure on the vehicle decal, not the maximum from the tire sidewall, and measure on cold tires.

3 Perform the key check

Adjust the pressure with a pressure gauge, inspect the tread in multiple places, and look for cracks, bulges, nails, and uneven wear.

4 Do the repair or maintenance

Reinstall the caps and reset the TPMS only after correct adjustment. Replace a bulging, damaged, or excessively worn tire immediately.

? Tip: Photograph the initial state and change only one thing at a time. This makes it easier to determine what really solved the problem.

5 Test the result

Return covers and tools, check levels and warnings, then do a short test run in a safe place. Brakes, steering, fuel leaks, or overheating require professional inspection before driving.

Test the result