Proper tire inflation follows a fixed sequence: park safely → read the vehicle’s recommended cold PSI from the door jamb placard → start the engine in an open, well-ventilated area → connect the 12V tire inflator → set target pressure → inflate → verify with a standalone gauge → disconnect and stow. The most common mistakes are using the tire sidewall’s maximum PSI instead of the vehicle’s recommended PSI, failing to start the engine, and running the tyre pump past its duty-cycle limit until it overheats.
