Originally published as “Temps are Low, Watch those Tire Pressures,” 11/22/20
If you had a Corvette in the 1990s, you would have had the first tire sensors available to the public. The technology was not “reliable,” but like most technology the reduction of safety hazards and human error has to amount to some peace of mind. According to the NHTSA, there tends to be over inflation or under inflation if tires. This can happen with the manual tire pumps that tend to show an approximate pressure. Digital pumps allow the driver to set the ideal pressure and beep when it is met. The variations in air temps and running temps can also effect tire pressure.
This past week the weather changed from 50s to 29 degrees. This can make tire pressure fluctuate. According to Firestone, for every 10 degrees change in temperature, tire pressure can increase or decrease by 1-2 psi. The temperature can also change as the tires heat up on the highway due to friction.
This is all important as you plan your trips over the river and through the woods for those outdoor family gatherings…
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