Is a Tire Pressure of 160 kPa Caused by a Puncture?
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A tire pressure of 160 kPa is not necessarily caused by a puncture. Apart from a puncture, there could be other reasons, such as issues with the tire valve core, leading to slow air leakage. Hazards of Low Tire Pressure: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Heavier steering wheel and tendencies to drift, which are factors detrimental to driving safety; Increased movement of various parts of the tire, causing abnormal heat due to excessive rolling; Reduced functionality of the cords 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 may result in a blowout; Increased deformation of the tire body, prone to cracks on the sidewalls, along with flexing movements, leading to excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, fatigue of the cord layers, cord breakage, and increased tire contact area, accelerating shoulder wear. Methods to Address Insufficient Tire Pressure: If no visible damage is found, simply inflate the tire to normal pressure and reset the tire pressure system; If a puncture is discovered upon inspection, promptly drive to a tire shop for repair and reinflation; If the tire pressure warning reappears after inflation without any holes in the tire, it may be due to air leakage caused by a deformed rim. It is recommended to inspect and replace the rim.
