Peter Dohm wrote:

n o t n e c e s s a r i l y

Trivial in this case, as the tires were not alleged to have gone flat.
However, it is a frequently employed method to protect the wheels, and
sometimes the tires, while the parts (tubes in this case) are obtained.

IIRC, no assertion was made that this was an adiquate temporary service
for flight, or even ground operation.

Peter

My bad. I incorrectly assumed that his #1 response was his reply to
the first question about correct tire pressures and his #2 response
was his reply to the second question about flat tires. His reply
makes perfect sense now that I realize, thanks to you, that both
answers were in response to the flat tire question. Apologies to all
concerned. My pressure recommendations stand. I will now slither
back under my rock.

- anon