Whether the tire is over-inflated or under-inflated can have serious consequences for driving and safety. Check them out below.
You probably already know this, but it is essential to regularly check the your tire pressure, to make sure that these are neither too much nor too little inflated. And for good reason, depending on the situation, your vehicle and your use, too much or too little pressure can have significant consequences, on the consumption but also on handling. We take stock.
Under-inflated tires: what are the risks?
If the pressure is less than 0.4 bar compared to that recommended by the manufacturer, this is where the problems may arise, with an increased risk of wear, due to a greater deformation of the rubber. This will then tend to heat up more quickly, which can then cause the tire to burst or a puncture. In addition, road holding is also reduced, while the risk ofaquaplanning are more important. Note also that consumption can increase up to 10% with a tire that is not inflated enough!
Over-inflated tires: what is the risk?
Rarer, over-inflated tires are also very dangerous. Indeed, the surface in contact with the ground is reduced here, which is felt then on the handling, much less than that of a rubber at the right pressure. Braking will also be less effective, while you will feel the unevenness of the ground more intensely, which affects your comfort. Again, wear also occurs more quickly, and you risk bursting the tire if the pressure is really too high.
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Whether the tire is over-inflated or under-inflated can have serious consequences for driving and safety. Check them out below.
You probably already know this, but it is essential to regularly check the your tire pressure, to make sure that these are neither too much nor too little inflated. And for good reason, depending on the situation, your vehicle and your use, too much or too little pressure can have significant consequences, on the consumption but also on handling. We take stock.
Under-inflated tires: what are the risks?
If the pressure is less than 0.4 bar compared to that recommended by the manufacturer, this is where the problems may arise, with an increased risk of wear, due to a greater deformation of the rubber. This will then tend to heat up more quickly, which can then cause the tire to burst or a puncture. In addition, road holding is also reduced, while the risk ofaquaplanning are more important. Note also that consumption can increase up to 10% with a tire that is not inflated enough!
Over-inflated tires: what is the risk?
Rarer, over-inflated tires are also very dangerous. Indeed, the surface in contact with the ground is reduced here, which is felt then on the handling, much less than that of a rubber at the right pressure. Braking will also be less effective, while you will feel the unevenness of the ground more intensely, which affects your comfort. Again, wear also occurs more quickly, and you risk bursting the tire if the pressure is really too high.
Also read on Auto-Moto.com:
VIDEO – Here’s the inside of a tire as you ride
Winter tires: the five best models in 2021
Winter tires: can we keep them in summer?
