Check Tire Pressure in Cold Winter Weather
Why It's Important to Check Your Tire Pressure in Cold Winter Weather
Did you know that your tire pressure can decrease significantly in cold winter weather? It's a little-known fact, but an important one for Idaho drivers to be aware of. Tire pressure drops about 1 PSI (pound per square inch) for every 10°F drop in temperature. So if you last checked your tire pressure back in the fall when it was 70°F outside, and now it's 20°F on a chilly winter morning in Idaho Falls, your tires could be severely underinflated.