Can I Continue Driving When the Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes On?
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You should not continue driving when the low tire pressure warning light is on. The illumination of the low tire pressure warning light indicates that the tire pressure is too low, and immediate tire inspection and pressure adjustment are required. Hazards of Low Tire Pressure: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Causes heavy steering and potential alignment issues, which are detrimental to driving safety; Increases the movement of various parts of the tire, leading to excessive rolling and abnormal heat generation; Reduces the functionality of the cords and rubber, potentially causing delamination or cord breakage, and excessive friction with the rim, leading to damage and abnormal wear at the bead area; Multiplies the friction between the tire and the ground, causing a sharp rise in tire temperature, softening of the tire, and a rapid decrease in strength. High-speed driving under such conditions may result in a tire blowout; Increases tire body deformation, making the tire sidewalls prone to cracking, while also causing flexing movements that lead to excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, fatigue of the cord layers, and cord breakage. It also increases the tire's contact area with the ground, accelerating wear at the tire shoulders.
