Is It Normal for the Tire Pressure Warning to Activate When the Temperature Drops?
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It is normal for the tire pressure warning to activate when the temperature drops. As the weather gets colder, the air inside the tires is affected by the temperature, causing the tire pressure to decrease and triggering the warning. In cold weather, the tire pressure of car tires should be appropriately increased. Based on the standard tire pressure, it is recommended to increase it by approximately 0.2 bar. Hazards of Low Tire Pressure: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; Causes heavy steering and tendencies to drift, which are factors detrimental to driving safety; Increases the movement of various parts of the tire, resulting in excessive rolling and abnormal heat generation; Reduces the 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; Multiplies the 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 tire blowout; Increases tire deformation, making the tire sidewalls prone to cracking, and generates flexing movements, leading to excessive heat, rubber aging, fatigue in the cord layers, and cord breakage. It also enlarges the tire's contact area with the ground, accelerating shoulder wear.
