The advantages of temperature compensation are even more dramatic when a tire has a slow leak. A tire that is constantly losing pressure will not be able to reach thermal equilibrium because the contained air simply cannot expand enough to generate the required pressure, regardless of how hot the tire becomes. Since the leak is slow, the tire may appear over an extended period of time to be properly inflated when it is actually dangerously under- inflated and operating well above its temperature capacity.
As air leaks from the tire, increased
2.0 Tire Maintenance
Proper tire maintenance is critically important for keeping tires rolling smoothly. When properly maintained and inflated, tires will provide shorter stopping distances, better vehicle handling in emergency situations, improved fuel economy and increased tire life.
Maintenance Tips for Long Tire Life:
●Keep tires properly inflated at all times.
●Visually inspect tires for injuries prior to each trip.
●Match dual tires for size and keep pressures within 5 PSI (0.344 bar).
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