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What is the appropriate tire pressure for highway driving?

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Laila
07/28/25 6:12am

When driving on the highway, the tire pressure can be slightly increased. Generally, the recommended tire pressure for most vehicles is around 220-260 kPa, and it is advisable to inflate the tires to approximately 250 or 260 kPa. Below is relevant information about tire pressure for highway driving: 1. Consequences of low tire pressure on highways: If the tire pressure is too low during highway driving, it can cause excessive deformation of the tire cord layers. As speed increases, severe cases may lead to standing wave phenomena in the tires, resulting in blowouts (the fatality rate from highway tire blowouts is nearly 100%). 2. Introduction to tire pressure: Tire pressure can be considered the lifeline of a tire. 'Tire pressure' refers to the air pressure inside the tire. Both excessively high and low tire pressure can affect the service life of the tire.

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