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Atlee
Explorer II
Mar 03, 2014

Make sure you check your tire pressure.

The day before i left on my epic cross country trip, I, of course, checked my tire pressure.

3 of the 4 tires were still spot on, but the right rear was way low. I pumped it up. However, bad me, I neglected to do so every day. Two days ago, I checked it and it was down to 40#.

On this trip, I'm carrying a 1.5hp, 3 gal air compressor. I pulled it out and aired the tire up to 50#.

When I checked today, it was holding at 50#.
  • TucsonJim wrote:
    Also, don't forget to torque your lug nuts to their proper setting before beginning a trip.


    I never understood why people do this. Once the wheel is on and lugs are tight, that's it. I check the pressure before each trip.
  • Also, don't forget to torque your lug nuts to their proper setting before beginning a trip.