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When an automobile travels for a long di...

When an automobile travels for a long distance , the air pressure in the tyres increases slightly . Why ?

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Due to the friction between the tyres and the road, the tyres get heated . The temperature of air inside the tyres increases. Consequently, the air pressure in the tyres increases slightly.
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