Question

When driving across Death Valley in the summertime, it is recommended that you release some air from your tires before making the crossing. Using the principles of Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT), explain why it is a good idea to follow this recommendation.

Answer 1

Hot air rises ya fool ya fool

Answer 2

Answer:

Hot air increases particle movement, which will increase the pressure in your tires causing the center of the tread to bow out and wear first. Making you need new tires sooner.