If you keep “low tire pressure” while driving, you could not only get stranded midway down the road, but also cause an accident due to the poor condition of your tires. The main way to avoid this problem is to recognize the damage your vehicle’s tires can sustain and take steps to ensure they are in good condition.

There is different types of tire damage, starting with wear and tear, making them too slippery and more prone to slipping on the road. It’s even worse if the tread wears unevenly, which can be caused by a misalignment of the axles, poor calibration or insufficient tire pressure.

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Loss of air pressure caused by a defective valve or a flat tire on the street, also causes the tire to wear unevenly. Other damage that affects tires is separations of the cords or unevenness in the tread, which can cause the tire to deform, the Automundial team recommends.

When is it time to change the tire

Watch for the following signs to know when it’s time to go tire repair or replacement:

How do you know when it’s time to change your tires?

This is how you avoid staying ‘low tire’: