Question 8007
During a trip, you check that the tire pressure, while the tires are hot, is higher than recommended; what should you do?
- Pour water on the tires to cool them down and prevent a blowout.
- Let air out of the tires.
- Nothing, because the air is hot, which increases the pressure.
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Correct answer: Nothing, because the air is hot, which increases the pressure.
Don't do anything. It is normal for tire pressure to read higher when the tires are hot, because the air has expanded as you drive. If you let air out, the pressure will be below the recommended level when the tires cool down. There is no need to put water on them to cool them down either. Check the pressure again when the tires are cold.