Can You Still Drive with a Tire Pressure of 1.32?
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It is not recommended to drive with a tire pressure of 1.32 bar. Vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, which typically alerts 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; Causes the steering wheel to feel heavy and increases the risk of veering off course, compromising driving safety; Increases the movement of various parts of the tire, causing excessive rolling and abnormal heat generation; Reduces the functionality of the cords and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage, and excessive friction with the rim, resulting in damage to the bead area and abnormal wear; Multiplies the friction between the tire and the ground, causing a sharp rise in tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength. High-speed driving may lead to a tire blowout; Increases tire body deformation, making the tire sidewalls prone to cracking, while generating flexing movements that lead to excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, fatigue of the cord layers, and cord breakage. It also increases the tire's contact area with the ground, accelerating shoulder wear. Solutions for Insufficient Tire Pressure: If no damage is visible, simply inflate the tire to the normal pressure and reset the tire pressure system; If a puncture is found during inspection, drive to a tire repair shop promptly for a patch, then reinflate the tire; If the tire pressure warning reappears after inflation despite no puncture, it may be due to air leakage caused by a deformed wheel rim. It is advisable to inspect and replace the wheel rim.
