Can You Still Drive with 150 kPa Tire Pressure?
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Tire pressure of 150 kPa is too low to continue driving. When tire pressure is low, the contact area with the ground increases, and the heat generated from rolling becomes significantly higher than at standard tire pressure. Hazards of Low Tire Pressure: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Causes heavy steering and easy deviation, posing risks to driving safety; Increases movement in various parts of the tire, leading to abnormal overheating due to excessive rolling; Reduces the functionality of cords and rubber, causing delamination or cord breakage, and excessive friction with the rim, damaging the bead area and causing abnormal wear; Multiplies the friction between the tire and the ground, rapidly increasing tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength. High-speed driving may lead to a blowout; Increases tire body deformation, making the tire side prone to cracks, and generates flexing motion, leading to excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, cord fatigue, and breakage, while also increasing the tire's contact area and accelerating shoulder wear. Solutions for Insufficient Tire Pressure: If no damage is visible, simply inflate to normal pressure and reset the tire pressure system; If a puncture is found during inspection, 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 from a deformed rim. It is recommended to inspect and replace the rim.
