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WoodIsGood
Explorer
Sep 13, 2017

Tire pressure (temperature) increase while driving

What is considered an excessive temperature for tires? If I set my tire pressure to 5psi higher than the manufacturer's recommendation, when driving 65mph on a hot day (100+*) the pressure of the rea...
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TDInewguy
Explorer
Sep 16, 2017
You may have a dragging brake or axle bearings that are overheating.

Check the lube in your rear axle, and check your brakes.

Rear axle bearings can fail and they can get hot enough to start things on fire...

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