Real-world Problem for Chapter 10 - Under Pressure

Write a complete solution to the following problem using the GOAL problem-solving protocol.  Carefully consider any assumptions you make in solving the problem, along with an explanation of how the answer would vary under different conditions.  Clearly specify any estimations you make, and be sure your answer will agree with anyone else who correctly analyzes the same problem.

Maintaining the manufacturer's recommended pressure in your car's tires ensures proper tread wear, better fuel efficiency, and safe driving (as evidenced by the recent Firestone/Bridgestone tire recall).  In fact, a Bridgestone/Firestone brochure encourages tire customers to "Inflate. Rotate. Evaluate."  This manufacturer claims that "tires can lose one psi (pound per square inch) per month under normal conditions.  Additionally, tires can lose 1 psi for every 10 F temperature drop." Use your knowledge of physics to investigate these claims.