Can I drive with a tire pressure of 1.0 bar?
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Tire pressure below 1.0 bar is not safe for driving. Modern vehicles are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems that typically alert when tire pressure falls below 1.5 bar. This threshold is also applicable to tires without pressure sensors. It is advisable not to go below this value, as excessively low tire pressure can lead to severe consequences, including tire blowouts, which are extremely dangerous. Hazards of low tire pressure: Increased friction with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Heavier steering wheel and increased tendency for the vehicle to drift, compromising driving safety; Excessive movement of tire components, causing abnormal heat buildup due to over-flexing; Reduced functionality of tire cords and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage, excessive friction with the rim causing damage to the bead area, and abnormal wear; Exponentially increased friction between the tire and the ground, causing a rapid rise in tire temperature, softening of the tire, and a sharp decrease in strength. High-speed driving under these conditions may result in a blowout; Increased deformation of the tire body, leading to cracks on the sidewalls, excessive flexing movements, overheating, accelerated rubber aging, fatigue of the cord layers, and cord breakage. It also increases the tire's contact area with the ground, accelerating wear on the tire shoulders.
