Tire Pressure Setting

[Andy+Mo]

I have Goodyear Endurance tires and am getting ready to head south. Temp here is 34 F. I believe my Reflection tire setting specification is 80psi (cold). I am wondering with the cold temperature here if I should adjust for that? Thoughts? My current cold temp measure on the tires is around 74psi.

[Jkwilson]

It means exactly that. 80psi before you drive. Adjust or check every day before driving.

[Cate&Rob]

x2 on advice from Jkwilson John.

Rob

[Andy+Mo]

Okay, looks like I need to add some pressure. Thanks...

[BlueSky]

Something to keep in mind as you head south and the ambient temp increases……rule of thumb is for every 10F temp change cold tire pressure will change approx 2%. Usually not a significant concern but more so if you have a larger temp change which I’m assuming you will. I don’t have that concern yet so I’ll spend my winter in -20C (or colder) for a few more years. Safe travels!
Lance

[reubenray]

On my previous motorhomes I (along with a lot of other owners) keep the tire pressure lower than the tire recommendations for a smoother ride. While doing my PDI the tech mentioned that he aired up my tires to 75 for a smoother ride.

[Scott'n'Wendy]

On a motorhome I can see it. But,.....I'm baffled by people who say they can tell the trailer rides smoother when they air down 5psi. Heck, I had a blowout on a previous trailer and didn't notice..it was the blue smoke I saw in the rearview mirror that tipped me off..lol It was the event that convinced me I needed a good TPMS.

[Scott'n'Wendy]

. I am wondering with the cold temperature here if I should adjust for that? .

Tire manufacturers already have taken that into account for you. John's advice is sound.