Is it safe to drive with a tire pressure of 172?
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When the tire pressure is 172, it is not safe to continue driving because low tire pressure increases tire movement, generates excessive friction leading to temperature rise, softens the tire, and reduces its strength. Prolonged high-speed driving under such conditions may result in a tire blowout. Relevant information about tire pressure is as follows: Normal tire pressure range: The ideal tire pressure ranges between 2.3 to 2.7 BAR. However, during summer when temperatures are high, tire pressure may rise above 3.0 BAR after driving. Therefore, maintaining tire pressure between 2.3 to 2.5 BAR in summer is more appropriate. Consequences of low tire pressure: Increases friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; causes steering wheel heaviness and potential alignment issues, compromising driving safety; excessive tire movement leads to abnormal heat generation; friction with the ground multiplies, rapidly increasing tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength, which can cause a blowout during high-speed driving; low pressure increases tire deformation, leading to sidewall cracks, flexing movements, excessive heat, rubber degradation, fabric layer fatigue, cord breakage, and increases the tire's contact area, accelerating shoulder wear.
