Next week "Steering wheel shakes and warning light comes on while driving" claim
Claimed to have put in 82psi, more than twice the proper pressure
"It can't go that high" vs "It can" controversy
Netizens outraged, "If true, attempted murder"
A story has emerged that a tire shop secretly inflated the tire pressure to 82 psi?more than double the recommended pressure?after refusing to replace the tires when the owner visited for a tire inspection.
On the 14th, a post titled "Almost died after measuring tire pressure at a tire shop" was uploaded on the online community Bobae Dream. The author, Mr. A, claimed, "My wife saw a warning light indicating the tire pressure on the driver's side was incorrect, so we visited a tire shop to check if there was a puncture, but the shop forced us to replace the tires." He continued, "I just asked them to adjust the tire pressure, but while driving on the highway, the steering wheel started shaking and the warning light came on, causing a huge commotion?I almost died," explaining the situation at the time.
According to Mr. A's claim, the tire pressure on the driver's side was 82 psi, about twice the normal tire pressure. Although it varies by vehicle model, the recommended tire pressure is generally between 30 and 40 psi. Some netizens expressed skepticism, doubting that tire pressure could reach as high as 82 psi. In response, another netizen attached a video from a vehicle experiment YouTuber who tested tire pressure. The video showed that tire pressure could be inflated beyond 82 psi and still allow for driving.
The YouTuber inflated the tire to 85 psi and drove the vehicle, explaining that "when inflated to the maximum pressure, the stability was less compared to the recommended pressure." Netizens expressed outrage over Mr. A's story. Comments included, "This tire shop is a place you should never visit," "At another branch, they punctured normal tires and forced replacements," "They deliberately damaged wheels to sell them while trying to replace tires," and "This is basically attempted murder." Some netizens also responded with skepticism, saying, "It's hard to believe this is true," and "Isn't the figure 82 incorrect?"
Meanwhile, to ensure safe and comfortable driving throughout all seasons, it is important to regularly check tire wear and air pressure. Especially during the hot summer or the rapidly cooling winter, more attention should be paid to internal temperature changes caused by tire volume expansion or insufficient air pressure. Tires with low air pressure experience increased rolling resistance and a wider contact patch, generating excessive heat.
At high speeds, this can cause a phenomenon called "standing wave," where the tire surface appears to ripple, increasing the risk of tire rupture. Conversely, excessive air pressure reduces cushioning ability, leading to a rougher ride and potential vehicle damage. Since the entire tire is tightly inflated, sudden external impacts can easily damage the tire, and the central part wears out faster. For these reasons, maintaining proper tire pressure year-round ensures the entire tread area contacts the road evenly. Keeping the correct tire pressure promotes uniform wear, extends tire life, and improves fuel efficiency.
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