Can You Drive with 1.3 Tire Pressure?

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Tire pressure of 1.3 bar is not safe for driving. Vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, which typically triggers an alert when the tire pressure falls below 1.5 bar. Hazards of Low Tire Pressure: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Heavier steering wheel and tendency to veer, compromising driving safety; Excessive movement of tire components, causing abnormal heat due to over-compression; Reduced functionality of cords and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage, excessive friction with the rim, and damage to the bead area, resulting in abnormal wear; Exponentially increased friction between the tire and the ground, rapid rise in tire temperature, softening of the tire, and a sharp decline in strength. High-speed driving may cause a blowout; Increased tire body deformation, prone to sidewall cracks, and flexing movements, leading to excessive heat, rubber aging, fatigue in the cord layers, cord breakage, and increased tire contact area, accelerating shoulder wear. Solutions for Insufficient Tire Pressure: If no visible damage is found, inflate the tire to normal pressure and reset the tire pressure system; If a puncture is detected, promptly drive to a tire shop for repair and reinflation; If the tire pressure warning reappears after inflation without any puncture, it may be due to air leakage caused by a deformed rim. It is recommended to inspect and replace the rim if necessary.