What is the normal tire pressure for a pickup truck?
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The standard tire pressure for a pickup truck is 2.4-2.8 bar, and it is generally recommended to maintain a tire pressure of 2.5 bar. Tires are a crucial factor for safe driving, and tire pressure is essential for maintaining tire life, making standard tire pressure extremely important. Hazards of low tire pressure: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption. The friction between the tire and the ground multiplies, causing a sharp rise in tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength. Driving at high speeds under such conditions may result in a tire blowout. Low tire pressure increases tire body deformation, making the tire sidewalls prone to cracks and generating flexing movements, leading to excessive heat, 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. This can make the steering wheel heavier, cause the vehicle to pull to one side, reduce handling performance, and increase tire noise. Hazards of high tire pressure: Reduced tire friction and adhesion, affecting braking performance. This can cause the steering wheel to vibrate or pull to one side, reducing driving comfort. It accelerates wear on the central tread pattern of the tire, making it prone to bulging or trapping small stones. Excessive tension on the tire cords can lead to reduced tire elasticity, increasing the impact felt while driving and raising driving noise. When encountering sharp objects like nails or glass on the road, the tire is more likely to be punctured, and the impact can cause internal cracks, leading to a blowout.
