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Old 04-18-2007, 08:17 PM   #21
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WMTIRE -

I'm not sure I understand your post. First you say
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Air, as with most gases, expands as it gets hot. If you know you are going to be in conditions that the tire will get hotter, it is a good idea to let a few pounds out before driving.
The tire manufacturers seem to disagree with this - they say NOT to make a pressure adjustment for heating, real or expected. But then you go on to say

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Always check your tire pressure before trips, when it is technically cold pressure, to get an accurate reading. Make adjustments from cold pressure, not hot expanded pressures.
Tire manufacturers agree with this - cold pressure is the only pressure that means anything. Set it correctly and leave it alone - don't adjust the pressure in a warm/hot tire.

Am I misunderstanding your post?

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