Tires: tire inflation, inflated tires, tire inflation

Question
Hi, I am working on an article about teenagers and tire pressure. I want to include some information about the safety issues involved with under-inflated tires. Could you tell me, specifically, how improperly inflated tires are dangerous and could lead to accidents?

Answer
Donna,

The leading cause of tire failures is underinflation.  Underinflation has caused 1,000's of deaths.

But underinflation also increases rolling resistance - which burns more fuel.

So not only is it "Green" to properly inflated your tires - It's safer!!