The Contact Patch: Where Physics Meets the Pavement
We often credit our car’s horsepower or braking system for our safety, but every bit of control we have over a two-ton vehicle comes down to four "contact patches" no larger than a human palm. This is the area where the tire meets the road. If those patches lose grip due to worn tread or low pressure, every safety feature—from ABS to traction control—becomes useless.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), tire-related crashes claim hundreds of lives annually. Maintaining proper tire pressure isn't just about fuel economy; it’s about ensuring that when you turn the wheel or slam the brakes, the laws of physics work in your favor. A driver who ignores their tires is essentially driving on ice even in the middle of summer.
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