How far can you drive with tire pressure below 180?
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Tire pressure below 180kPa should not be driven on, as this is considered underinflated. In this situation, tire inspection and pressure adjustment are necessary. Hazards of underinflated tires: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Causes heavy steering and tendency to drift, creating unsafe driving conditions; Increases movement of tire components, causing abnormal heat buildup from excessive rolling; Reduces the functionality of cord layers and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage, excessive friction with the wheel rim causing bead damage and abnormal wear; Multiplies friction between tire and road, causing rapid temperature rise, tire softening, and sharp reduction in strength. High-speed driving may result in blowouts; Increases tire body deformation, making sidewalls prone to cracking while generating flexing motion that causes overheating, accelerating rubber aging, ply fatigue, and cord breakage. Also increases tire contact area, accelerating shoulder wear.