Is a tire pressure of 205 kPa a sign of a puncture?
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A tire pressure of 205 kPa does not necessarily indicate a puncture. Besides a puncture, other reasons may include 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 a tendency to drift, compromising driving safety; Excessive movement of tire components, causing abnormal heat due to over-compression; Reduced functionality of the cords and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage, excessive friction with the rim, and damage or abnormal wear at the bead area; Dramatically increased friction between the tire and the ground, leading to a sharp rise in tire temperature, softening of the tire, and a rapid drop in strength. High-speed driving may result in a blowout; Increased deformation of the tire body, leading to cracks on the sidewalls and flexing movements, causing excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, fatigue of the cord layers, and cord breakage, while also increasing the tire's contact area and accelerating 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, drive to a tire shop promptly 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 wheel rim. It is recommended to inspect and replace the wheel rim.
