What to Do When a Tire Loses Pressure?
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If a tire loses pressure, you should immediately go to a 4S shop or an auto repair shop for inspection and repair. Related information: 1. Hazards: Tire pressure loss means a decrease in tire pressure. The hazards of tire pressure loss: Too low pressure will increase tire body deformation, and cracks are prone to appear on the tire side. At the same time, it will cause flexing movement, 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. 2. Extension: Tire pressure, strictly speaking, refers to the pressure of the air inside the tire. In car maintenance, the engine is the heart of the car, and the damage to the engine will lead to the end of the car's life. Then, tire pressure is the blood pressure of the car. The level of tire pressure plays a crucial role in the performance and power of the car.
Last night while driving on a night road, the tire pressure warning light suddenly came on, and my heart skipped a beat. I immediately slowed down and pulled over to a safe spot, turned on the hazard lights, and placed the warning triangle 50 meters behind the car. With a flashlight, I walked around the car and noticed the right rear tire was visibly flat. Luckily, there was a spare tire in the trunk. I positioned the jack under the chassis's reinforced lifting point and used my knee against the car body for leverage while cranking the handle. After changing the tire, I didn’t dare exceed 80 km/h. The next day at the tire shop, they found a triangular metal shard embedded in the tire. The mechanic said it was good I didn’t push on, or else the rim could have been deformed. I recommend keeping an air pump in your car and never ignoring a tire pressure warning.
