Tire inflation pressures: There has to be a right way. Who defines the right way? Cold is cold. NHTSA defines cold tire inflation to be performed when the tires are cold,
If the vehicle has been setting in a covered garage for three hours, the tires are cold. If the vehicle has been parked at a campground at the Salton Sea for three hours, the tires are cold. If the vehicle is parked at Lake Tahoe for three hours, the tires are cold.
If the tires do not qualify for cold because they haven't set for three hours and you think the tires need inflation. Inflate them to the placard recommended inflation pressures. Later on, when the vehicle has had a chance to set for three hours, reset the inflation pressures.
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