What Happens When a Tire Loses Air?

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When the tire pressure is below the normal value, the tire will become softer, and the deformation will increase. Once the contact area between the tire and the road surface increases, the friction coefficient will multiply, causing the tire temperature to rise sharply, which may lead to ply breakage or even delamination. In severe cases, it can cause the tire to burst in a zipper-like manner. Here are some precautions for tire maintenance: 1. Regularly check tire pressure: Inflate the underinflated tire in time to maintain consistent tire pressure. 2. Avoid hitting obstacles: When the vehicle is driving at high speed, if the tire hits obstacles such as potholes, it will cause severe compression deformation between the obstacle and the rim flange, resulting in ply separation and air inside the tire forming a bulge from broken plies. In severe cases, it can cause the tire sidewall to rupture and the tire to suddenly lose air. 3. Regularly perform four-wheel alignment tests and dynamic balance experiments: Correct four-wheel alignment helps ensure normal vehicle handling and improves tire performance.