Can You Still Drive with a Tire Pressure Check?
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If a car needs to check tire pressure, it cannot continue normal driving and must immediately pull over to inspect the tires. If a tire pressure monitoring tool is available, check whether the pressure in all tires is normal. Only after confirming that all tire pressures are normal can you continue driving. Hazards of Overinflated Tires: Tire friction and adhesion decrease, affecting braking performance; Causes steering wheel vibration and deviation, reducing driving comfort; Accelerates wear on the central tread pattern, shortening tire lifespan; Increases vehicle vibration, indirectly affecting the lifespan of other components; Overstretches tire cords, reducing elasticity and increasing the load on the car during driving; Decreases puncture resistance. When encountering sharp objects like nails or glass, they can easily penetrate the tire, causing internal cracks or blowouts. Hazards of Underinflated Tires: Increases friction with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Causes heavy steering and deviation, compromising driving safety; Increases movement in tire parts, leading to excessive heat due to overcompression; Weakens cord and rubber functionality, causing delamination or cord breakage and excessive friction with the rim, damaging the bead area and causing abnormal wear; Multiplies friction with the ground, rapidly increasing tire temperature and softening the tire, drastically reducing strength. High-speed driving may lead to blowouts; Increases tire deformation, leading to sidewall cracks and flexing movements, causing excessive heat, rubber aging, cord fatigue, and breakage, while also increasing the tire's contact area and accelerating shoulder wear.
As soon as a tire pressure issue is detected, I strongly advise against driving. The risks of driving with low tire pressure are too high—tires can deform and overheat, increasing the likelihood of a blowout on the highway, with potentially disastrous consequences. I've experienced this myself; when the warning light came on, I immediately pulled over to check. If the pressure is 20% below the standard, never take the chance to drive—handling worsens and fuel efficiency drops. It's best to use a tire pressure gauge to measure the exact value. If it's below the recommended level, head to a repair shop for inflation or a tire change. Remember, safety always comes first—better to lose a little time than take risks. Common causes of tire pressure issues include slow leaks, punctures from nails, or lack of regular maintenance. Monthly checks can prevent such problems.
After years of driving, I've learned the hard way that driving with insufficient tire pressure is truly unsafe. Abnormal tire pressure accelerates wear and makes handling difficult. Last month, I ignored the tire pressure warning light and ended up with a deformed and burst tire after driving for a while, costing me thousands to replace the tire and repair the rim. Since then, I've made it a habit to pull over immediately when the warning light comes on and check with my portable tire pressure gauge. If the pressure is 15% below normal, I head straight to the nearest gas station to inflate them. I now check my tire pressure monthly to keep it within the correct range—not only for safety but also to save fuel and money. Never let small issues lead to big losses.
