Is driving 10-20 kilometers with a tire pressure of 1.9 bar a big issue?
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Driving 10-20 kilometers with a tire pressure of 1.9 bar is not a significant issue. However, excessively low tire pressure can cause severe deformation of the tire sidewall, damage the cord layer, and potentially lead to a tire blowout. Hazards of low tire pressure: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Causes the steering wheel to feel heavy and may lead to vehicle drift, compromising driving safety; Increases movement in various parts of the tire, causing abnormal heating due to excessive rolling; Reduces the 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; Doubles the friction between the tire and the ground, rapidly increasing tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength. High-speed driving under these conditions may result in a tire blowout; Increases tire body deformation, making the tire sidewall prone to cracking, while also causing flexing movements that lead to excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, cord layer fatigue, and cord breakage. It also increases the tire's contact area with the ground, accelerating shoulder wear. Solutions for insufficient tire pressure: If no damage is visible, simply inflate the tire to the normal pressure and reset the tire pressure system; If a puncture is found during inspection, promptly drive to a tire shop for repair and then reinflate the tire; If the tire pressure warning reappears some time after inflation without any puncture, it may be due to air leakage caused by rim deformation. It is advisable to inspect the rim and consider replacement.