Ulaanbaatar city has over 450,000 vehicles. During the Covid quarantine, more than 10% of them remain in active use on the roads, while the remaining 90% are parked for at least 14 days. A crucial factor to consider during this period is tire pressure. Have you ever wondered why it might be detrimental to let a car sit for many days with low or no pressure?
Driving a car with low tire pressure can result in:
- Increased tire wear
- Increased risk of tire failure or blowouts
- Reduced handling and increased fuel consumption due to the tire’s rolling resistance.
Extended periods of parking with low tire pressure may lead to:
- The tire becoming flat on one side due to a broken tire structure, with the potential for more damage in colder conditions.
- A shaky steering wheel.
Preventive measures include:
- Inflating the tires to the recommended pressure indicated on the driver-side door column.
- Suspending the wheels in the air if the car will be parked for an extended period.
- Changing the location of the car once a week to distribute the load and avoid pressure on a single point of the wheel.
Regularly check your tire pressure at least once a week.
