Is a Tire Pressure of 170 kPa a Sign of a Puncture?

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A tire pressure of 170 kPa does not necessarily indicate a puncture. Besides a puncture, other causes may include issues with the tire's 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 a tendency to veer, which are factors detrimental to driving safety; Increased movement in 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, causing a sharp rise in tire temperature, softening of the tire, and a rapid decrease in strength. High-speed driving may result in a blowout; Increased deformation of the tire body, leading to cracks on the tire sidewalls, along with flexing movements that cause excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, fatigue in the cord layers, cord breakage, and increased tire contact area, which accelerates shoulder wear. 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 detected during inspection, promptly drive to a tire shop for repair, then reinflate the tire; If the tire pressure warning reappears some time after inflation but there is no puncture, it may be due to air leakage caused by a deformed rim. It is recommended to inspect and replace the rim.