Extreme COLD tire inflation
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I am in Chicago and the temperature has dropped to low single digits.
My RC F tire inflation has dropped to 26 -27 lbs. due to the extreme cold, after it has been outside for a while. I am wondering if any of you have experienced this and what you are doing about it?
After driving for a while the tires heat up and the pressure goes up, returning to normal range.
My RC F tire inflation has dropped to 26 -27 lbs. due to the extreme cold, after it has been outside for a while. I am wondering if any of you have experienced this and what you are doing about it?
After driving for a while the tires heat up and the pressure goes up, returning to normal range.
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I'm from Chicago too. I just filled the tires up with air until it gets to 36 PSI.
I only did this because my pressure didn't go up after driving. I'd think you're fine just leaving it alone lol.
I only did this because my pressure didn't go up after driving. I'd think you're fine just leaving it alone lol.
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I am in Chicago and the temperature has dropped to low single digits.
My RC F tire inflation has dropped to 26 -27 lbs. due to the extreme cold, after it has been outside for a while. I am wondering if any of you have experienced this and what you are doing about it?
After driving for a while the tires heat up and the pressure goes up, returning to normal range.
My RC F tire inflation has dropped to 26 -27 lbs. due to the extreme cold, after it has been outside for a while. I am wondering if any of you have experienced this and what you are doing about it?
After driving for a while the tires heat up and the pressure goes up, returning to normal range.
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I guess I am worried about not having as much control during the time that the tires are warming up. I drove last night on 29 lbs. for while, however and the car handled OK on the interstate. And I think the tires might be more vulnerable to punctures when the inflation is low.
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Always inflate tires when cold. And yes, they should be at 36. You lose 1 psi for every 10ºF, so once you inflate your tires to 36 in the cold, they should only lose the typical 1 psi per month (normal seep). And once it starts warming up, you might have to actually remove some air. I check mine often (especially on bikes), but once a month should be enough.
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This is approximately 10 pounds too low and not desirable. Check them when they are cold and bring them up. When the weather warms in the spring, adjust as required.
I am in Chicago and the temperature has dropped to low single digits.
My RC F tire inflation has dropped to 26 -27 lbs. due to the extreme cold, after it has been outside for a while. I am wondering if any of you have experienced this and what you are doing about it?
After driving for a while the tires heat up and the pressure goes up, returning to normal range.
My RC F tire inflation has dropped to 26 -27 lbs. due to the extreme cold, after it has been outside for a while. I am wondering if any of you have experienced this and what you are doing about it?
After driving for a while the tires heat up and the pressure goes up, returning to normal range.
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Driving on Summer Tires in the extreme cold is a Very Bad Idea:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/n...king/index.htm
Lou
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/n...king/index.htm
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