underinflated
adjective
un·der·in·flat·ed
ˌən-dər-in-ˈflā-təd 
: not sufficiently inflated
underinflated tires
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Hitting a pothole with worn or underinflated tires can present a greater risk of incurring wheel or suspension damage.
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Driving on underinflated tires can create weak spots that could still fail later, even after the tires are back at the right pressure.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Leaking or underinflated tires on trucks inspected on Oct. 30, 2024, and Sept. 2, 2024.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Tire blowouts are more common Hot pavement and underinflated tires make a dangerous combination.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Driving on underinflated tires can create weak spots that could still fail later, even after the tires are back at the right pressure.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Leaking or underinflated tires on trucks inspected on Oct. 30, 2024, and Sept. 2, 2024.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Tire blowouts are more common Hot pavement and underinflated tires make a dangerous combination.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
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“Underinflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underinflated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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