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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 15 / 539

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Si circula con la presión de inflado de los neumáticos descompensada, ¿aumenta el riesgo de perder el control del vehículo?

If you drive with unequal tyre pressures, does the risk of losing control of the vehicle increase?

  • ASí, ya que la frenada es irregular y se reduce la estabilidad del vehículo.Yes, because braking is uneven and the vehicle is less stable.
  • BNo, sobre todo si está descompensada por eje mejora la adherencia, incluso, cuando la calzada está resbaladiza.No, especially if the difference is between axles, grip improves, even when the road is slippery.
  • CNo, porque aumenta el área de contacto del neumático con la calzada y facilita el rodaje.No, because the tyre's contact area with the road increases and the vehicle rolls more easily.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, ya que la frenada es irregular y se reduce la estabilidad del vehículo.Yes, because braking is uneven and the vehicle is less stable.
Explanation

With unequal pressures, each wheel grips differently: braking is uneven, the vehicle loses stability and tends to pull to one side, which increases the risk of losing control, especially on bends or on a slippery surface.

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