How to Detect Insufficient Tire Pressure in Car Tires?
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Methods to detect insufficient tire pressure in car tires: 1. While driving, if you feel that one side of the car is slightly lower than the other three sides and notice increased tire noise, it indicates insufficient tire pressure on one side. It is advisable to stop and check; 2. While driving, if you hear a rhythmic "clicking" sound from one of the four wheels, and the rhythm changes with the speed of the car, it may indicate that a tire has picked up a larger stone or a nail. Insufficient tire pressure can cause the tire to overheat, leading to uneven contact area, delamination of the tread or cord layers, cracking of tread grooves and tire shoulders, cord breakage, rapid wear of the shoulder area, and shortened tire lifespan. It can also increase abnormal friction between the tire bead and the rim, causing bead damage or even tire separation from the rim, leading to a blowout. Additionally, it increases rolling resistance, fuel consumption, and affects vehicle handling, potentially causing traffic accidents in severe cases.
After driving for so many years, I've found that one common way to detect insufficient tire pressure is by observing the tire's appearance—if it looks flat and more deflated than usual, it's likely underinflated. Once, I had just started driving when I noticed the steering wheel was unusually heavy and hard to control. After pulling over, I found that the rear tire indeed had low pressure. Later, I bought a tire pressure gauge to measure regularly and discovered that low tire pressure not only increases fuel consumption but also accelerates tire wear, compromising driving safety. I recommend developing the habit of taking a quick glance at your tires before driving or paying attention to the tire pressure warning light on the dashboard, which will illuminate to alert you. Neglecting regular checks can easily lead to a tire blowout at high speeds—it's something you really can't afford to be careless about.
