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iwantchixx · 12-07-2004, 07:05 PM

drops when it gets cold out right?

TheFrog · 12-07-2004, 07:08 PM

Both the pressure you *should* run them at , and the pressure they do run at should drop (i think).

Soft tyres grip easier in the winter, and cooler air has less pressure.

TurboTrucker · 12-07-2004, 07:29 PM

Yes, unless you fill them with nitrogen.

baddog · 12-07-2004, 07:55 PM

measure the pressure after you have driven them, as heat expands

slapass · 12-07-2004, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by TurboTrucker
Yes, unless you fill them with nitrogen.

What do you put in there? Most people use 70% nitrogen.

I just had a tire trigger the tire pressure sensor by being over inflated and it is colder then hell here. No idea what he problem is but it was at 40 lbs.

iwantchixx · 12-07-2004, 08:28 PM

think i'll have to put some air in, they're dropping pretty low. Pizza delivery guy tipped us off to it. I never noticed it was as bad as it is until now.

sinmaster · 12-07-2004, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by baddog
measure the pressure after you have driven them, as heat expands

On the drivers door pillar of most cars is an info sticker with recommended tire pressure. This is specified to be checked when the tires are cold.

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iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	car tire pressure... drops when it gets cold out right?

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TurboTrucker Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 2,363	Yes, unless you fill them with nitrogen. __________________

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TheFrog Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,095	Both the pressure you should run them at , and the pressure they do run at should drop (i think). Soft tyres grip easier in the winter, and cooler air has less pressure.

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	measure the pressure after you have driven them, as heat expands

12-07-2004, 08:28 PM	#6
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	think i'll have to put some air in, they're dropping pretty low. Pizza delivery guy tipped us off to it. I never noticed it was as bad as it is until now.