We’ve all been guilty of ignoring our tire pressure calibrator at some point of time or the other. Most of us just assume that everything is fine when it comes to the tires until its too late and we end up with a flat, or worse, an accident. Your tires are the primary medium that connects your car to the road. For obvious reasons, worn out tires, or tires with low air pressure will impact the performance and safety of your car, not to mention fuel efficiency. It is widely advised by car experts to check both the condition, as well as air pressure in your tires every month, and before each long drive. A worn out tire has limited grip and can impact your car’s handling. A damaged tire might give way while you’re driving, which can result in a terrible accident. Therefore, it’s important to inspect all your tires regularly for any damage or wear. You can either get a mechanic to do so, or do it yourself. Just place your palm on the tire and run it all over the surface. If you notice any irregularities in its roundness, smoothness and tread, it’s generally an indication that the time has come to change the tires. Usual signs of wear include cupping, irregular wear, cracks, deep wear. A neat little trick you can use to measure the tread quality of a tire is to use an ordinary penny and push it into a tire’s tread. If Lincoln’s head disappears completely inside the tread, it means that you’re good to go and need not worry about your tires. Next, we come to tire pressure. Most people tend to overlook this, but low or excess pressure in the tires can create a plethora of driving issues, from reduced fuel efficiency and performance, to reduced road grip and comfort resulting in a bumpy ride. It’s usually very difficult to get an idea if your tire is under or over inflated by just looking at it. This is where a tire digital pressure gauge comes into the picture. These are devices that are placed over the tire valve to measure the air pressure inside the tire. Every car manufacturer has different recommended settings for the tire pressure. With a tire pressure gauge, you can measure and adjust the air pressure to keep your tires in top condition and your car delivering maximum performance. A digital tire pressure gauge is invariably better than the traditional analog gauge. A digital gauge can set you back by anything from $20 to $200 depending on the quality and features. The main things to look for in a digital gauge is accuracy, weight, size and shape, readability of the LCD screen, and a few other features such as backlight display, etc. Digital gauges can be powered by batteries, or by an electrical unit. For the sake of portability, battery powered digital gauges are preferred over electrically powered gauges. You can toss one in the trunk or your glove compartment and use it whenever necessary. A key point to keep in mind, and one that many look over, is to always check the air pressure in your spare tire. Often, a tire goes bust and when you go to replace it, you find that the spare itself has very low air pressure, leaving you stranded. By following the above tips, and investing in a digital tire temperature calibrator, you can increase the lifespan of your tires, improve your car’s performance, and save money over the long run in fuel costs.