Can You Drive with a Loss of Tire Pressure?
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Driving with a loss of tire pressure is not advisable as it can cause damage to the tires and even lead to dangerous accidents. Continuing to drive with low tire pressure can result in the following issues: The friction coefficient between the tires and the road surface increases, leading to higher fuel consumption. It makes the steering wheel heavy and prone to veering, which are factors detrimental to driving safety. The movement of various parts of the tire increases, causing abnormal heating due to excessive rolling. The functionality of the cords and rubber deteriorates, leading to delamination or cord breakage, excessive friction with the rim, and damage to the bead area, resulting in abnormal wear. The friction between the tire and the ground multiplies, causing a sharp rise in tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength. High-speed driving under these conditions can lead to a blowout. The tire body deformation increases, making the tire sidewalls prone to cracking, while also causing flexing movements that lead to excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, fatigue in the cord layers, and cord breakage. It also increases the tire's contact area with the ground, speeding up wear on the tire shoulders.