Posted on 10/31/2025
Cold mornings have a way of revealing little problems, and tires are near the top of that list. You might see the dashboard light pop on, feel the steering a bit heavier, or notice the car wandering more than usual. None of this is random. Lower temperatures change the air inside your tires and the rubber that meets the road. A few quick checks can keep you safe and help your tires last through the season. Why Tire Pressure Drops When Temperatures Fall Air contracts as it gets colder. For every 10 degrees the temperature drops, tire pressure can fall by about one PSI. If your tires were already a little low, that overnight chill can push them below the recommended number. The result is a warning light in the morning that sometimes disappears once the tires warm up while driving. That warmup effect does not fix the baseline problem. If the set pressure is low, the tire will be underinflated again the next time it gets cold. The simplest habit is to check and adjust ... read more