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Old 09-16-2014, 12:50 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Scottie View Post
My mechanic said to lower the tire pressure when traveling in hot months. The tires expand from the air pressure when they get hot. Being inflated to maximum amount, they blow. And the add heat from the road. Nitrogen will help, still have to check pressure though. Driving at 65 is the key, I believe.
My TPMS only shows a 1-3 lb change in tire pressure as the tires heat up (depending on ambient temperature and sun exposure) The max inflation pressure on the side wall is a cold inflation pressure not the maximum pressure the tire can withstand.

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