What are the reasons for a decrease in tire pressure?
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Tire pressure can decrease for several main reasons: tire damage, such as punctures from nails or cracks in the tire tread, which can lead to air leakage; leakage at the tire valve stem, as some vehicles may experience loose or improperly secured valve stems, also causing air loss. Hazards of low tire pressure: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; factors that negatively affect driving safety, such as a tendency to veer off course; increased movement of various parts of the tire, causing abnormal heating due to excessive rolling; reduced functionality of the cord and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage, as well as excessive friction with the rim, resulting in damage to the bead area and abnormal wear. Friction between the tire and the ground multiplies, causing a rapid rise in tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength. High-speed driving under these conditions may lead to tire blowouts; increased deformation of the tire body, making the tire sidewalls prone to cracking, along with flexing movements that cause excessive heat, accelerating rubber aging, fatigue in the cord layers, and cord breakage. It also increases the tire's contact area with the ground, accelerating wear on the tire shoulders.
