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#1. Reducing a tire’s air pressure when it is hot

will have no effect at all.

will cool it down so you'll be able to continue your trip sooner.

is a bad idea because when the tire cools off, the pressure may be too low.

is a good idea because the extra pressure will be relieved.

When tires get hot, the air pressure increases. However, relieving that extra pressure may leave the air pressure too low when the tires cool again, and then the tires may catch fire or blow out. If your tires are too hot to touch, stop until they have cooled down.