tire pressure

noun

: the amount of air inside a tire

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Check your car’s tire pressure in the morning because extreme cold can affect their performance. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026 The Texas Department of Transportation also recommends checking tire pressure and basic vehicle systems before driving in icy conditions. Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026 If yes, then lower the tire pressure by 10 PSI on one tire and go for a short ride and see if the TPMS light comes on. John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026 Overnight cold deflates tire pressure, setting off warning lights and cutting traction on icy roads. Nakell Williams, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tire pressure

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“Tire pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tire%20pressure. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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