tire pressure

noun

: the amount of air inside a tire

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Proper tire pressure helps too, as does ensuring that your vehicle's anti-lock braking system is working properly. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Recalled vehicles: 2017-2025 Tesla Model 3 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Maintaining proper tire pressure is an important part of vehicle safety, especially in winter conditions. Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 In December, Tesla was also forced to recall just under 700,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a tire pressure monitoring system issue that could fail to warn drivers of low tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 Before traveling, officials encourage drivers to check their vehicles, including tire pressure, engine belts and hoses, fluid levels and windshield wipers. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for tire pressure 

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“Tire pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tire%20pressure. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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