Can You Still Drive with a Tire Pressure of 196?
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Tire pressure of 196 is not safe to drive with, and the driver should refill the tires as soon as possible. Below are the normal range of tire pressure and precautions for checking tire pressure: Normal Range of Tire Pressure: The standard tire pressure varies because different vehicles have different recommended tire pressures. Taking family cars as an example, under normal circumstances, the tire pressure should be maintained within the range of 2.2 to 2.6. Precautions for Checking Tire Pressure: As the weather starts to get hotter in May, it is recommended to check whether the tire pressure is normal. Special attention should be paid to the fact that as long as the tire pressure is not significantly higher than the standard range, there is no need to deliberately reduce the tire pressure. If the tires are not underinflated, there is no need to adjust them every month.
A tire pressure of 196 kPa is within the low range, as most vehicles recommend a tire pressure between 220-250 kPa. This value increases the tire's contact area with the road, significantly worsening handling. The risk of a tire blowout sharply increases during high-speed driving—I once witnessed an accident caused by low tire pressure where the car lost control and crashed into a guardrail. It's advisable to stop and check immediately; do not continue driving. If you don't have an air pump, driving slowly for a short distance to a repair shop is acceptable, but prolonged driving like this will accelerate tire wear and waste additional fuel. Developing a habit of checking tire pressure before every drive is a good practice that can save a lot of trouble.