What to Do When Tire Pressure is Low?

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MacMariana
07/28/25 8:01pm
Tire pressure is low treatment method: 1. Visually inspect whether the tire can continue to drive, if it can, drive to the nearest tire repair shop for treatment. 2. If the tire pressure is too low to drive, if there is a car inflator, you can inflate a little, and then go to the nearest repair shop or replace the spare tire and then go to repair. When the car tire pressure is too low, the friction between the tire and the ground increases exponentially, the tire temperature rises sharply, the tire becomes soft, and the strength drops sharply. In this case, if the vehicle is still driving at high speed, it may cause a tire blowout. In addition, low tire pressure will increase the friction coefficient between the tire and the road surface, increasing fuel consumption.
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IslaDella
08/12/25 12:50am
I've experienced low tire pressure before. That time when I was driving to the countryside, I felt the steering wheel was heavy, and upon stopping, I saw the tire was flat. First, I checked for nails or scratches on the tire, and luckily, it was just a slow leak. I immediately found a nearby gas station and used their free air pump to inflate the tire to the recommended pressure value listed on the door placard. After filling it up, the car drove much smoother. Since then, I've made it a habit to check the tire pressure every two weeks with my own portable tire pressure gauge to maintain the standard value. Insufficient tire pressure not only wastes fuel but also accelerates tire wear and may even lead to a blowout, so don't delay—address it promptly for safety. Bringing a car air pump on trips gives extra peace of mind.
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