Gradual Loss Of Air Pressure

The gradual loss of tire pressure is an especially tricky process because even experienced drivers often do not notice it.

The insufficient air pressure and the related increase in force required to flex the tire (inner friction) cause the tire material to heat up so much that the various components and rubber compounds can separate.

The final stage is usually the complete destruction of the tire.

The cause for the slow pressure loss cannot always be determined because the tire is severely damaged and components of the tire are missing.

The following pages show tires that were destroyed by driving with low tire pressure.