What is the sign of low tire pressure?
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The signs of low tire pressure are: 1. Excessive wear on the tire shoulder; 2. Reduced adhesion between tire components leading to delamination; 3. Severe underinflation causing sidewall damage from rolling; 4. Excessive tire bouncing, resulting in abnormal wear between the bead area and the rim, damaging the bead; 5. Increased rolling resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption. The functions of tires are: 1. Direct contact with the road surface, working with the vehicle suspension to cushion impacts during driving; 2. Ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving; 3. Ensuring excellent adhesion between the wheels and the road surface, improving traction, braking, and off-road capability; 4. Bearing the weight of the vehicle.
I've been driving for over twenty years, and the low tire pressure warning light is quite common—it's that little yellow icon on the dashboard that looks like a tire cross-section with an exclamation mark in the middle, resembling a flattened tire. When it lights up, it means at least one tire is underinflated, possibly due to a drop in temperature or a slow leak. I remember one winter when the light suddenly came on while driving, so I quickly stopped at a gas station to refill the tires. Once the pressure was back to normal, the light turned off. Ignoring it leads to faster tire wear, higher fuel consumption, and poor handling—especially dangerous on highways where the steering feels loose. I recommend keeping a tire pressure gauge in the car and checking the pressure monthly, adjusting it according to the recommended values on the door frame. Safety first—don’t wait until a blowout causes an accident to regret it. Developing this habit can save you a lot of money and trouble.
