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Summer Blues -- Tire Blowouts

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Summer Blues -- Tire Blowouts

When it gets hot outside, the last thing on most people’s minds is their tires. Hot weather brings challenges of A/C and pool parties, but did you know that it can also affect your tires? It’s estimated that for every 10 degrees F that the temperature raises, tire pressure will raise one pound. Along with the hot and flexible nature of tires, that one or two pounds of pressure can make a huge difference. Your tires are made of rubber, as are all tires. Rubber is a thick, flexible material, that is designed to take a lot of punishment. It...

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