What is the normal tire pressure for Honda City?
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The normal tire pressure range for the Honda City is 2.4-2.5 bar. Due to seasonal factors, the tire pressure can be increased by 0.2 bar in winter and reduced by 0.1 bar in summer. This data is based on the international GBT2978-2008 standard. The Honda City is not equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system or a tire pressure warning light, so it is necessary to regularly check the tire pressure to avoid safety issues while driving. Generally, a tire pressure above 2.8 bar is considered too high, and a tire pressure below 2.0 bar is considered too low. Hazards of overinflated tires: Reduced tire friction and adhesion, affecting braking performance; causing steering wheel vibration and deviation, reducing driving comfort; accelerating wear on the central tread of the tire, reducing tire lifespan; increasing vehicle vibration, indirectly affecting the lifespan of other components; excessive stretching of tire cords, reducing tire elasticity, and increasing the load on the vehicle while driving. Hazards of underinflated tires: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; causing heavy steering and deviation, posing risks to driving safety; increasing movement of tire parts, leading to abnormal heat generation due to excessive rolling; reducing the functionality of cords and rubber, causing delamination or cord breakage, and excessive friction with the rim, damaging the tire bead area and causing abnormal wear; exponentially increasing friction between the tire and the ground, rapidly raising tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing strength. High-speed driving may lead to tire blowouts. If the tire pressure monitoring indicator light comes on (a yellow symbol with an irregular circle, no seal on top, four small spikes below, and an exclamation mark inside), there are generally three possible reasons: Abnormal tire pressure: Usually, it will alert if the pressure is below 1.8 bar or above 3.0 bar. In this case, tire inspection and pressure adjustment are required. Tire pressure monitoring not reset: After inflating the tires, if the tire pressure is not reset in time, the system will still record the previous data, causing the tire pressure monitoring light to come on. Simply reset the tire pressure. Damaged tire pressure sensor: The tire pressure sensor, used to monitor tire pressure, is installed inside the tire and connected to the tire inflation valve. If the sensor is damaged while driving, it will also trigger the tire pressure warning light. For sensor damage, the only solution is to replace it with a new one.
