Winter Road Trip Tire Checks: Pressure, Tread, and Safety Essentials
Alex and Emma break down essential pre-trip tire checks for winter driving, explaining why door placards matter more than sidewall numbers and how cold weather drops inflation pressure.
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Always check tire pressure cold using the vehicle door placard, never the sidewall maximum.
Inspect the entire tread width and sidewalls for cuts, bulges, and wear bars before loading cargo.
Do not pull embedded objects like nails out of the tread yourself.
TPMS warning lights alert to issues but do not replace a manual gauge check.
Cold temperatures cause air pressure to drop naturally even…
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