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Does temperature affect tyre pressure?


Yes, despite the relationship between temperature and tyre pressure being quite complex. temperature can have an impact on a tyre’s air pressure. As temperature rises, the air inside the tyre expands – increasing the level of pressure.

Can hot weather affect tyre pressure?

Yes, hot weather can affect your tyre pressure. In hot conditions, the air inside a tyre will expand. This causes the pressure of the tyre to increase. For every 10°C increase in temperature, the tyre pressure will increase by around 0.1 - 0.2 bar.

Can cold weather affect tyre pressure?

Yes, cold weather does affect the air pressure of a tyre. In the reverse of what was mentioned about, cold weather causes air inside of a tyre to contract. Meaning the pressure will decrease. For every 10°C decrease in temperature, the tyre pressure can decrease by approximately 0.1 to 0.2 bar.

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