How Long Does It Take to Deflate a Tire?

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This mainly depends on whether the driver removes the valve core to deflate the tire. If pressing the valve core by hand, it may take about 1 minute or slightly longer. However, if the valve core is removed, it only takes a few seconds to completely deflate a tire. As the only medium between the car and the ground, tires are one of the most important components of a vehicle. Made of rubber, tires are consumables that need to be replaced within a certain period. Neglecting or delaying replacement can pose a threat to driving safety. Before leaving the factory, manufacturers imprint small triangular indicators on both shoulders of the tire. These indicators guide the position of the tread wear indicators. Additionally, the tread wear indicators, located at the bottom of the tread grooves with a height of 1.6 mm (the legal minimum groove depth), can also indicate the extent of tire wear. Drivers should regularly check these indicators. If the tread rubber blocks wear down to the same height as these raised indicators, the tires should be replaced immediately. Continuing to drive with such wear may lead to skidding or tire blowouts.