Q: How can tires inflated right and feel firm look like they're low on air?
Is it the alloy wheels that make tires appear low?...I also heard it could be the weight of the engine or the weather...In short, my tires are brand new BF Goodrich Advantage tires...Do my tires need more inflation?
My car has 84952 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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