Is it easier to get a flat tire with high tire pressure or low tire pressure?
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Both excessively high or low tire pressure can easily lead to flat tires. It is recommended to maintain tire pressure at a moderate level. Below is relevant information about car tire pressure: Overview: Tire pressure, strictly speaking, refers to the air pressure inside the tire. Tire pressure is like the blood pressure of a car, and its level plays a crucial role in the car's performance and power. Air pressure is the lifeblood of a tire; both too high and too low will shorten the tire's lifespan. Hazards of improper pressure: Too low pressure increases tire body deformation, easily causing cracks on the tire side, along with flexing movements that lead to excessive heat, promoting rubber aging, fatigue in the cord layer, and cord breakage. It also increases the tire's contact area with the ground, accelerating wear on the tire shoulder. Too high pressure causes excessive stretching and deformation of the tire cords, reducing the tire body's elasticity, increasing the load on the car while driving, and may lead to internal cracks and blowouts upon impact.