tire pressure

noun

: the amount of air inside a tire

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the defect in certain vehicles could fail to alert the driver about the low tire pressure, raising the risk of a collision. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Actual recovery and riding range will vary with sunlight, shade, cloud cover, terrain, assist level, speed, rider and cargo weight, tire pressure and riding style. New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 But always check tire pressure on machines that have pneumatic tires. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 Check coolant and brake fluid a few times per year, and monitor tire pressure monthly, especially with seasonal temperature changes. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 27 June 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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