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      07-29-2013, 04:34 AM   #28
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Originally Posted by ovekvam View Post
It depends on what type of road it is, and the driving style. On a twisty country road, the tires will heat up a lot more than on a straight road. A brisk driving style with lots of acceleration and braking also contributes.
True, although I suspect it's extremely unlikely you'll generate a +10psi change, even on twisty public roads, unless there is also an accompanying increase in ambient temps during the drive.

As to tyres. I thought the opposite: new tyres generate less heat, relative to worn tyres due to differences in the contact area. It would be marginal, at best. Under inflated tyres also generate more heat.
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