Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Overlook Low Tire Pressure on Your Kia

Your Kia will help keep you and your family safe and happy on the road for many years to come. However, as with any vehicle, regular maintenance is required, and wear and tear issues will come up. One of those wear and tear issues is low tire pressure. We will give you five crucial reasons to head to your Kia dealer to get this dealt with as soon as possible.

5 Reasons to Go to Your Kia Dealer for Low Tire Pressure

1.    Your Fuel Mileage Will Suffer

When tire pressure is low, it causes your tire to become slightly deflated, which means more of the tire surface is on the road. Therefore, the car needs to give the tire more power to turn, thus using more fuel.

2.    Extra Wear and Tear

As mentioned above, more tire surface hits the road when tire pressure is low. This can lead to the tire(s) wearing down significantly faster than they would if they were inflated properly.

3.    Higher Risk of Flat Tires

Getting a flat tire while driving is not fun, and if your tire pressure is low, you’re more likely to get one! The tread on your tire can wear down quickly when the tire is not inflated properly, which could lead to a flat tire or even a frightening tire blowout.

4.    Increased Safety Issues

You’ve learned that you could experience a tire blowout if you’re driving on tires that aren’t inflated properly, which can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, putting you and others at risk.

 Even without a tire blowout, underinflated tires still pose a safety risk. You won’t have total control of your vehicle if you’re riding on underinflated tires, which means that your response time could be slower. Plus, since your tires are worn down, you run the risk of hydroplaning.

5.    You Could Do Further Damage

You’re not just risking extra wear and tear and tire blowouts if you continue to drive on your underinflated tire. The tire itself could be damaged, which would require a total replacement as opposed to a simple air top-up. Your rims could also be damaged if your tire gets too flat. And in some extreme cases, your vehicle alignment could need adjusting if you’re constantly overcompensating for driving on an underinflated tire.

 Our dedicated team at DARCARS Kia of Frederick wants to help you drive off in the new or used Kia of your dreams. We’re incredibly proud of our vast inventory, our helpful staff, and our top-tier service department. Visit DARCARS Kia of Frederick today to check out our new and used vehicles, discuss financing, or schedule your next service appointment.

Tags: Flat Tires, Fuel Mileage, Low Tire Pressure, Wear and Tear
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