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rv1103
By rv1103 | Community user | 63 Posts | 30 March 2015 at 2:46pm

Hi there,

Sorry if this is the wrong place to pose this query.
We are planning a to & fro journey, about 750KM each way. If we start by filling in the appropriate air pressure, will we still have to check the tyre air pressure anytime during the journey(onward/return) considering that the distance each way is pretty long.

Appreciate your inputs. Thanks in advance.

Anon
By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 30 March 2015 at 3:09pm

Hi there,
Providing you have had no issues with slow leaks, you should be able to complete your journey without re-checking your tyres.

jdjarbadan
By jdjarbadan | AA Member | 2 Posts | 24 May 2015 at 11:36am

normally you will get there without having to worry about the tire pressure. just make sure that your tire does not have any puncture or that your valve is not leaking.
if you are really wanting to make sure, check the pressure mid-travel. it would normally be higher, if it is lower that the pressure you had when you left for the trip, then you potentially have a leak.