How to Check Your Tire Pressure and Get More Miles from Each Tire

October 09, 2026 · 2 min read

Checking your tire pressure takes about five minutes, yet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that only 19 percent of consumers properly check and inflate their tires. Those few pounds of air change how your vehicle stops, how much fuel you burn, and how many miles you get out of a set of tires. The service team at Joyce Buick GMC sees the results doing this right, so here are our top tips.

Start With Cold Tires for a Number You Can Trust

Check your tires cold, meaning the vehicle has been parked at least three hours or driven less than a mile. Highway heat pushes the reading several pounds above true cold pressure, which is how an underinflated tire passes a gas-station check.

The Right Number Is Not Printed on the Tire

The figure molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your vehicle calls for. Look instead at the Tire and Loading Information label on the driver-side door edge, where the manufacturer lists the recommended cold psi.

Gauge, Valve, Air, in That Order

Unscrew the valve cap, press the gauge straight onto the stem until the hissing stops, and read the number. Add air in short bursts and recheck between them, then match every tire to the recommended figure before the caps go back on.

What the Warning Light Is Telling You

The tire pressure monitoring system warns you only once a tire sits significantly low, so it backs up a monthly check rather than replacing one. Proper inflation extends average tire life by 4,700 miles and saves up to 11 cents per gallon, according to NHTSA.

Schedule Tire Pressure Service in Avon, OH

Five minutes with a gauge protects tread you already paid for, though it will not explain the slow leak that keeps coming back. Joyce Buick GMC handles rotations, patches, and replacements at our dealership in Avon, OH. Visit us today, or watch the following video to learn even more.

Oct 15, 2026

Why the 2027 Buick Enclave Is the Perfect Fall Weekend Companion

The 2027 Buick Enclave fits the kind of autumn Saturday that starts before sunrise and ends with muddy boots in the cargo area. Orchard runs, tailgate parking lots, and two hours of two-lane highway each ask something different from a three-row SUV. The team at Joyce Buick GMC breaks down what makes this Buick SUV worth the long way home. Understated Power That Just Works A turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder produces up to 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on every trim, all-wheel drive is available across the lineup, and Driver Mode Control includes a Tow/Haul setting for trailering. A Cabin That Stays Quiet at Highway Speed QuietTuning® with Active Noise Cancellation helps reduce road and powertrain noise throughout the cabin. The Preferred trim wraps the seats in leatherette, while the top-tier Avenir model moves to quilted, perforated leather-appointed seating with heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats. Thirty Inches of Screen and Hands-Free Highway Miles Every trim features an ultrawide 30-inch diagonal display with Google built-in and the Google Gemini assistant, plus an available Bose® Premium 12- or 16-speaker audio system. Super Cruise® hands-free driver assistance is available across the range and standard on Avenir, which takes the strain out of a long stretch of compatible highway. Seven Seats, Then Room for the Haul Available one-touch flat-folding second-row seats and a 60/40 split-folding third-row bench let you trade passengers for cargo in about the time it takes to open the liftgate. An AutoSense hands-free power liftgate comes standard for the trips when both arms are full. Test-Drive the 2027 Buick Enclave in Avon, OH Autumn mileage adds up quickly, and the right SUV is the one you stop thinking about somewhere around mile 40. Joyce Buick GMC serves our community Avon, OH, and our finance team can walk through Buick financing terms before you sign anything. Bring the whole crew along for the drive, because the third row deserves a vote.

Oct 21, 2026

Why Families Love the 2027 GMC Acadia

Families have good reasons to love the 2027 GMC Acadia, starting with room for their crew and the gear that comes along. Its flexible cabin and practical features help you take charge of carpools, grocery runs, and weekends away. See how it fits your family’s plans at Joyce Buick GMC. Room for Your Crew and Gear Three rows seat up to eight, depending on configuration, giving you room for carpools. There’s 23.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row for everyday bags. Folding the third row opens 57.3 cubic feet, while folding both rear rows provides up to 97.5 cubic feet for larger loads. Load Up with Less Effort Grocery runs are easier when you can open the cargo area without putting your bags down. The standard AutoSense® power liftgate opens hands-free when you approach the rear with your key fob. That means less juggling when you’re carrying groceries or your child’s sports bag. Keep Family Trips Connected The standard 15-inch touchscreen displays maps and media controls on a large central screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility lets you connect a compatible phone for navigation, calls and music. Available Google Built-in® adds voice assistance for directions and traffic updates, so you can check your route without scrolling through menus. Support for Busy Roads and Parking Lots Standard HD Surround Vision™ provides views around the SUV to help with parking — useful in crowded school lots. On the road, standard Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking can help avoid or reduce the severity of a collision with a detected vehicle ahead. Find Your Family’s 2027 GMC Acadia in Avon, OH Bring your crew to Joyce Buick GMC to explore the 2027 GMC Acadia. We’ll help you compare seating layouts and demonstrate features that fit your routine. Schedule a test drive and see how it handles your family’s everyday demands.