What is the appropriate tire pressure for small cars in summer?
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In summer, the most suitable tire pressure for small cars is 230kPa. It is not advisable to have the tire pressure too high in summer; maintaining the standard tire pressure is sufficient, and even 0.2bar above the standard tire pressure is within the absolutely safe range. The standard tire pressure for each car can be checked at the fuel filler cap location, where the first row in the tire pressure chart indicates the standard tire pressure, typically 2.3bar for most passenger cars. The tire pressure can be appropriately increased based on the load capacity, and when the load is heavy, the front tire pressure can be adjusted. Here are some relevant details: 1. Tire pressure, strictly speaking, refers to the air pressure inside the tire. In terms of car maintenance, the engine is the heart of the car, and its damage will lead to the end of the car's life. Similarly, tire pressure is the blood pressure of the car, and its level has a crucial impact on the car's performance and power. 2. Air pressure is the lifeblood of the tire; both too high and too low will shorten the tire's lifespan. Too low pressure will increase tire body deformation, easily causing cracks on the tire side and generating flexing movements, leading to excessive heat, promoting rubber aging, fatigue of the cord layer, and cord breakage. It will also increase the tire's contact area with the ground, accelerating wear on the tire shoulder. Too high pressure will cause excessive stretching and deformation of the tire cords, reducing the tire body's elasticity, increasing the load the car bears while driving. In case of impact, it may lead to internal cracks and blowouts. Moreover, excessive pressure will accelerate wear on the tire crown and reduce its resistance to punctures.
