Is a Tire Pressure of 1.8 Bar Indicative of a Puncture?
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A tire pressure of 1.8 bar does not necessarily indicate a puncture. Aside from a puncture, other factors could be at play, such as issues with the tire's valve core, leading to slow air leakage. Hazards of Low Tire Pressure: Increased friction with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Heavier steering wheel and a tendency to veer, among other factors detrimental to driving safety; Greater movement of various parts of the tire, causing abnormal heat due to excessive rolling; Reduced functionality of the cord and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage, excessive friction with the rim causing damage to the bead area, and abnormal wear; Exponentially increased friction between the tire and the ground, rapid rise in tire temperature, softening of the tire, and a sharp decline in strength. High-speed driving under such conditions may result in a blowout; Increased deformation of the tire body, susceptibility to cracks on the tire sidewalls, and flexing movements that lead to excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, fatigue of the cord layers, cord breakage, and increased tire contact area, hastening wear on the tire shoulders. Solutions for Insufficient Tire Pressure: If no visible damage is found, simply inflate the tire to the normal pressure and reset the tire pressure system; If a puncture is discovered upon inspection, promptly drive to a tire shop for a repair and reinflation; If the tire pressure warning reappears some time after inflation without any holes in the tire, it might be due to air leakage caused by a deformed wheel rim. It is advisable to inspect and replace the wheel rim if necessary.
