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July 30, 2026

Hello Friends,

You have probably already seen the SUN CITY ALIANTE RESIDENT INFORMATION FORM inserted in the August issue of The Breeze. I would like to clarify that this form is different from the AGE VERIFICATION FORM which is due August 31.

I want to share a portion of our Assistant General Manager, Dan Massella's, August article which discusses the new form.

We encourage every household to complete and return this two-page form, even if you believe we already have your current information on file. Phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, emergency contacts, and communication preferences can all change over time, and keeping this information current allows us to better serve our residents.

For more details, please refer to Dan's article in the August issue of The Breeze.

Please click here to access the Sun City Aliante Resident Information Form.

Has this Happened to you?
I spent three days trying to correct the tire pressure on my car. I figure if this is happening to me, it might be happening to you. So, I thought I would share some tips on tire safety.

Can Your Tire Pressure Light Come On When It’s Hot?

What The Warning Usually Means

Most TPMS warnings are built to tell you a tire has dropped below the pressure your car expects. Heat tends to raise pressure, not drop it. That’s why a hot-day warning often means one of these things is happening:

· One tire was already low before the day got hot.

· You picked up a nail, screw, or slow bead leak.

· Pressure was set while tires were hot, so “cold” starting pressure ended up too low later.

· The light is flashing first, which points more to a TPMS fault than to air pressure.

· Your spare tire is low, if your vehicle watches the spare too.

There’s another wrinkle. A tire can gain pressure from outside heat and from driving heat at the same time. That rising number can fool drivers into bleeding air out. Then the tire cools down, the pressure drops too far, and the warning returns the next morning or on the next long stop.

Why Heat Changes The Reading

As the air inside the tire warms up, pressure goes up. A common rule of thumb is about 1 to 2 PSI for every 10°F of temperature change. That change can come from the weather, sun on one side of the car, hot pavement, or miles of highway driving.

That does not mean you should set your tires lower in summer. Car makers give a cold pressure target for a reason. “Cold” means the car has been parked long enough for the tires to settle back to ambient temperature. That cold target is the number to follow all year.

When A Hot Day Warning Is More Than Normal Drift

A little seasonal swing is normal. A warning lamp that stays on is not. If the light comes on in the middle of a hot trip, the tire may be losing air faster than the rising heat can hide. A puncture, bent wheel, failing valve stem, or worn tire can all do that.

Hot Weather Situation	What it Usually Means
* Light comes on during a hot afternoon	One tire was already near warning point or has a slow leak
* Light stays on after 15-20 minute of driving	Low pressure still present, not brief shift
* Light flashes, then stays on	TPMS fault or sensor issue
* One tire reads lower than rest by 3 PSI or more	Leak, puncture, valve issue or rim leak
* Pressure was adjusted right after a drive	Hot reading may have led to an underfilled tire
* Light comes on after hitting debris or pothole	Tire or wheel may be damaged
* Light comes on with a full load or long highway run	Marginal tire pressure or heat buildup from low inflation
* Light goes away, then returns the next day	Slow leak or pressure set from hot tires

You should also pay attention to how the car feels. Pulling to one side, a thumping feel, or a tire that looks lower than the rest means stop and check it. Heat and low pressure together are a rough mix for any tire, since an underinflated tire runs hotter as it rolls.

What Your Dashboard Is Telling You In Summer

According to NHTSA summer tire tips, you should check pressure when the tires are cold and use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual, not the number molded into the tire sidewall. That sidewall number is a limit, not your daily target.

That same rule matters even more when it’s hot. A tire that looks “fine” after a long drive may still be low once it cools off. And a tire that looks a bit high after sitting in full sun may still be right where it should be when read cold the next morning.

Cases Where Heat Gets Blamed By Mistake

Drivers often blame the weather when the real issue is timing. Say you fill your tires after a highway run. The gauge shows a bigger number because the tire is warm, so you stop short of the door-sticker target. The next morning, the tire is cold and under-filled. The lamp comes on, and summer gets the blame.

Another common case is a slow puncture. Warm air can lift the reading for a while, then the leak keeps working. By the time the car sits in a parking lot or cools overnight, the tire drops under the warning threshold again.

What Not To Do

A hot-weather note from Goodyear’s tire pressure article says tire pressure can rise by about 1 to 2 PSI for every 10°F increase. That’s why bleeding air from a hot tire is such an easy mistake. Unless your vehicle maker gives a hot-pressure correction, wait and set pressure cold.

When You Should Stop Guessing And Get The Tire Checked

Do not keep driving for days with the light on just because the weather is hot. Get the tire checked soon if:

· the same tire keeps losing air,

· you had to add more than a couple PSI in a short span,

· the warning came right after road debris or a pothole,

· you see a screw, bulge, split, or sidewall cut,

· the light flashes before it stays on.

Those signs point to a real fault, not just a warm afternoon. A small puncture can turn into a stranded-car problem fast on a hot road.

Habits That Cut Down Summer TPMS Surprises

A simple routine makes this stuff much less annoying. Check pressure once a month. Check it before long drives. Recheck it when seasons swing. Use valve caps. Do not trust a glance from across the driveway. Tires can look normal and still be low enough to trip the warning.

If you only want one takeaway, use this: hot weather can shift the number on the gauge, but a tire pressure light in summer still deserves a real check. Read the tires cold, match the door placard, and treat repeat warnings like a repair issue until proven otherwise.

References & Sources

· National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Summer Driving & Road Trip Tips.”Used for cold-pressure checking, placard pressure, and sidewall-max wording.

· Goodyear. “Impacts to Tire Pressure During Cold Weather. "Used for the stated hot-weather PSI rise tied to temperature changes.

· Tires.com

Just a little housekeeping moment... Recently, a couple of homeowners dropped by and mentioned their frustration with people parking halfway onto the sidewalk. As many of you know, the streets and sidewalks within Sun City Aliante are owned by the City of North Las Vegas. The best thing I can do is to ask folks to please refrain from parking on the sidewalk.

Please be aware that the City of North Las Vegas can write a $50 ticket for this offense. As a homeowner, your best course of action is to contact the Police Dept. directly if this is happening in your area.

Please see the information below:

In the City of North Las Vegas, it is unlawful to stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a sidewalk. The city ordinance states:

"No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle… on a sidewalk." This prohibition applies unless it is necessary to avoid traffic or comply with a police officer or traffic-control device.

In addition, North Las Vegas treats blocking a sidewalk as a parking violation. The city's parking citation schedule lists a $50 civil fine for violating the sidewalk parking provision.

Nevada state law also prohibits parking on a sidewalk. Under NRS 484B.450, a person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle "on a sidewalk" except in limited circumstances such as obeying traffic control or avoiding a traffic conflict.

This means that even if your vehicle is parked in your own driveway, any portion of the vehicle extending over the public sidewalk can be considered a violation, because it obstructs the sidewalk intended for pedestrian use.

AGE VERIFICATION SURVEY COUNTDOWN:
1,238 RECEIVED
789 OUTSTANDING
THE STATE REQUIRES EVERYONE TO SUBMIT THE FORM.
HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOURS YET?

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You can also click here to view the form.

DO YOU NEED YOUR STREET ADDRESS LIGHTS CHANGED?

JUST CALL SENIORS ASSISTING SENIORS (SAS)…

AND THEY’LL CHANGE YOUR BULBS FOR FREE.

THAT’S RIGHT! NO CHARGE!

Please contact Chris Rohrer at croher1956@icloud.com.

And Finally...

During these hot days, I want to remind residents that it's more important than ever to stay hydrated. You may not realize that even a quick walk from the car to the Community Center can result in dehydration in this blazing heat. Why not skip one cup of coffee for a cool drink of water and play it safe?

As one of my friends always says, "Don't Hate ~ HYDRATE!" Just like you ~ I hate the triple digit heat too! But we still have to keep drinking water... even when you think you are not thirsty!!

Thank you for taking the time to read this week's eBlast. See you next week.

Tracey Saunders

General Manager, Sun City Aliante

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