tire pressure

noun

: the amount of air inside a tire

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The affected trucks could experience a software error that causes the instrument panel to go dark, preventing information such as gear selection, warning lights and tire pressure. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Checking tire pressure every other fill-up is one suggestion. ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026 Check your tire pressure Drivers can start by ensuring their tires are properly inflated. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 Check your tire pressure regularly, since underinflated tires create more friction on the road and cause your car to use more gas. Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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