underinflation

Not enough air

Underinflation is the condition of having too little air pressure, typically in tires: Underinflation causes uneven wear and poor fuel economy.

The term applies to anything meant to hold air or gas at a specific pressure.

In economics, underinflation describes insufficient monetary inflation relative to policy targets.

tires

blowout

Sudden tire failure

hydroplaning · cracking · distortion · uneven · sagging · misalignment · vibration · handling · puncture · bead

safety

blowout

Sudden tire failure

hydroplaning · skid · handling · braking · collision · rollover · warning · alert · indicator · precaution

pressure

psi

23rd Greek letter

  • gaugeStandard of measurement
  • airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
  • pumpFluid-moving machine

measurement · barometer · pascal · atmosphere · valve · stem · cap · monitoring · reading · optimal

efficiency

fuel

Energy source material

drag · rolling · resistance · waste · cost · emissions · performance · range · optimization · savings

maintenance

check

Order to pay

upkeep · schedule · manual · procedure · protocol · mechanic · workshop · monitoring · adjustment · correction

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inflation level

underinflationoverinflation

Exceeding proper pressure

hyperinflation · pumped up · overblown · overinflated

Family

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