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Tire pressure drops in the cold: Should I put air in my tires?

Drivers should check tire pressure as Firestone Complete Auto Care explains cold air slows molecules, lowering pressure, and advises adding air while cold persists.
Tires typically lose or gain 1-2 PSI for every 10-degree Fahrenheit change, and pressure often rebounds after cold spells, as seen in the Tampa Bay area warming into the 80s after two record cold days.
Bradenton Police Department advised, `If this happens to you, take a breath , buckle your seatbelt, and carry on,` adding tires `are probably fine` with temporary cold pressure drops; automotive experts suggest engine warm-up and defrost checks before driving.
Because pressure can rebound after warming, drivers should check tire pressure during cold spells, as Les Schwab Tires warns incorrect pressure can cost hundreds through lost fuel and premature tire wear.
Monitoring and adding air while cold persists helps preserve fuel economy and tire life as Firestone Complete Auto Care explains pressure shifts often reverse when temperatures rise.

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