Don't Wait to Inflate

Person inflating car tires with air pump

Stay Safe, Save Money, and Help Salmon

Scientists have discovered a chemical in tire dust that is toxic to coho salmon and other aquatic life. This dust rubs off our tires when we drive, then gets washed to our creeks when it rains. 
 
One of the easiest things we can to do help is to check our car tires monthly and add air if needed. Properly inflated tires:
  • Create less tire dust
  • Last longer
  • Make your tires safer and your car handle better
  • Improve gas mileage and save you money
  • Protect our salmon and our streams

Test Your Tire Care Knowledge

How and when should you check your tire pressure?

Tire experts recommend checking your car tires monthly and adding air if needed.

To save money, stay safe, and help salmon, the best way to check tire pressure is with a manual or digital gauge.

Waiting for the tire to be visibly low can be dangerous and most tire pressure monitoring system alerts only kick in when there’s a critical problem. Check your tire pressure monthly & add air ASAP if needed to improve vehicle handling & avoid blowouts.

Checking your tire pressure monthly is easy. Person using a tire gauge to check tire pressure.  Don't wait for a tire alert symbol. That's dangerously low.  


How do you know the right tire pressure for your tire?

Under-inflating and over-inflating your tires can cause them to wear down faster and could be unsafe.

Know what pressure is right for your tires. Don’t mistake the pressure listed on the tire as the ideal tire pressure. That’s the max amount of air your tire can hold. Instead, check your owner's manual or the sticker inside the driver’s side door for the ideal pressure.

Find the ideal pressure inside the driver's door or in owner's manual.