What are the possible consequences of driving at high speed with low tire pressure?
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Tire pressure that is too low during high-speed driving may result in the following: the friction between the tires and the road surface increases exponentially, causing the tire temperature to rise, which in turn softens the tires and significantly reduces their strength. The more the tire is underinflated, the greater the decrease in tire strength. At this point, high-speed driving may lead to a tire blowout, while low-speed driving can also damage the tires. More details are as follows: 1. Tire pressure can be about 10% higher than the standard pressure, but it must never be lower than the standard pressure. This is because when driving at high speeds with low tire pressure, the sidewall tire cords undergo excessive bending deformation, generating heat rapidly, which in severe cases can scorch the cords. 2. Wave deformation is caused by the standing wave phenomenon of the tire. That is, after the part of the tire in contact with the ground deforms, due to low pressure and high speed, it does not have enough time to return to its original shape before the tread comes into contact with the ground again.