The Importance of Maintaining Drivemate Car Tire Pressure
Car tire pressure is important so that the car remains stable and comfortable when driving. Because, if the car pressure is too high or not enough, this will cause the car to have problems. Indeed, what are the benefits of maintaining car tire pressure for daily activities? Find out the answer below, yes, Drivemate!
Maximize braking
A car's tire pressure that is stable and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended size will make braking better. The contact area between the tire surface and the road surface or asphalt becomes wider. That way, the braking grip is much better and more powerful.
Remember, car tires work by the mechanism of friction and momentum on the asphalt surface and tire tread. Apart from that, when a collision occurs on an uneven road surface, braking can be done more easily and the car remains stable. It's different when the car has less air pressure, because this will narrow the contact area, so that braking is not optimal.
Avoid the risk of a tire burst
The reason why you have to maintain car tire pressure is to avoid the risk of sudden tire rupture. Tires with insufficient or inappropriate air pressure can cause rapid deflection or deformation of the tire surface. The duration of the deflection can be longer and will make the tire feel hotter.
When deflection occurs and the tire temperature is excessively hot, the result is that the tire layers will separate. If the main layer is separated, the tire will suddenly burst. Of course this will endanger you and your passengers when driving the vehicle.
Longer service life
Launching from the TrySafe page, it is explained that car tire pressure that is not up to standard or 10% less than factory standards can cause faster tire wear. Apart from that, when the engine rotates the worn tires, the fuel energy released is also greater. As a result, the car will be more wasteful.
Car tire pressure that is correct and in accordance with factory standards will make its service life longer. Apart from that, the car will also be more fuel efficient, so Drivemate will also save on tire service costs. Just imagine, if the tire's lifespan is short, Drivemate will have to spend more to service it or replace it with a new tire.
More stable driving
Balanced car tire pressure can make the car more stable, because car tires are the main load support. If the tires are filled to standard pressure, the tires tend to be stronger in withstanding load pressure and force, especially when going through curves or when the Drivemate is maneuvering to change lanes.
On the other hand, if a car tire lacks air pressure, it will directly or indirectly weaken the side walls of the tire. This is what makes the car sometimes uncomfortable and unstable when cornering and changing lanes. For example, there are vibrations and the car is a bit difficult to maneuver properly. This is also quite dangerous on busy road conditions.
Adds comfort
Continuing from the previous point, maintaining car tire pressure not only makes steering more stable, but can also provide driving comfort. If car tire pressure is left low or inappropriate, this will cause problems such as worn car tires. When that happens, a buzzing sound will appear on the tread of the tire.
Apart from that, the car will experience excessive vibrations when driving. This will make you less comfortable when driving, especially when carrying a large number of passengers and luggage, as is the case with transport type cars. Of course, you must pay close attention to your car's tire pressure.
Make sure Drivemate always checks the air pressure of your car's tires before using it, OK? Especially when it will be used to travel quite long distances. Don't forget to stop for a moment to reduce the temperature of the car tires so they don't get too hot. To make it more comfortable, Drivemate can use Dunlop SP SPORT LM705 tires which are suitable for medium and mid-sized cars.