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    Undergrad Will an RV tire inflated at sea level stay at 100 psi at 14,000 feet?

    Yes, I realize there would not be much effect in the real world. My question was based on a discussion on an RV forum. Some people were claiming there would be absolutely no change in the pressure of the tire since it is a closed system. I argued that the outside pressure would effect the...
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    Undergrad Will an RV tire inflated at sea level stay at 100 psi at 14,000 feet?

    But wait, if the tire would expand wouldn't that be because the volume increases inside the tire causing the pressure inside the tire to decrease?
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    Undergrad Will an RV tire inflated at sea level stay at 100 psi at 14,000 feet?

    Thanks for the reply. This is a real tire I am asking about, not a homework tire.
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    Undergrad Will an RV tire inflated at sea level stay at 100 psi at 14,000 feet?

    If you inflate an RV tire to 100 psi at sea level and then drive to 14,000 feet, discounting temperature, will the tire pressure be the same, lower or higher?
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