tire pressure

noun

: the amount of air inside a tire

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As temperatures fall overnight, tire pressure drops, which can trigger dashboard warning lights and reduce traction on icy roads. Nakell Williams, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Batteries in tire pressure sensors are not replaceable; the entire sensor unit must be changed. John Paul, The Providence Journal, 16 Jan. 2026 Pay phone change in case of emergencies jangling in my pocket, an extra bowl of cereal ingested for fuel, tire pressure checked. Literary Hub, 12 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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