Question 3969
Proper tire inflation pressure...
- causes the tire to wear unevenly.
- reduces the risk of a tire blowout.
- can increase fuel consumption.
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Correct answer: reduces the risk of a tire blowout.
At the pressure specified by the manufacturer, the tire does not deform or heat up excessively. An underinflated tire flexes more at the sidewalls, heats up, and can blow out. Uneven wear and higher fuel consumption result from incorrect pressure. In the image, the driver is checking the pressure at a gas station.