tire inflation
Filling rubber wheels
Tire inflation is the process of filling a tire with air or the state of being filled.
Proper tire inflation affects fuel efficiency, handling, and tire lifespan.
Underinflation causes excessive wear and poor gas mileage; overinflation makes for a harsh ride and uneven wear.
Check your tire inflation before a long trip.
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- air pressureAtmospheric weight per area
- pressureForce upon contact
- PSIForce per area unit
- pumpFluid-moving machine
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- pressure systemscompressing, air compression, cabin pressure, hydraulic press, pressure test
- fuel efficiencyfuel economy, gas mileage, fuel consumption, efficiency rating, fuel saving
tire condition state
tire inflationflat tire
Deflated vehicle wheel
underinflation · low tire pressure · tire blowout · slow leak
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