Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 27 / 539
¿Cuándo es recomendable cambiar los neumáticos de un turismo?
When is it advisable to change a car's tyres?
- AAntes de que la profundidad en las ranuras principales de la banda de rodamiento sea inferior a 6 mm.Before the depth of the main tread grooves goes below 6 mm.
- BCuando la profundidad en las ranuras de la banda de rodamiento sea inferior a 1,6 mm.When the depth of the tread grooves is below 1.6 mm.
- CAntes de que la profundidad en las ranuras principales de la banda de rodamiento sea inferior a 2 mm.Before the depth of the main tread grooves goes below 2 mm.
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- CAntes de que la profundidad en las ranuras principales de la banda de rodamiento sea inferior a 2 mm.Before the depth of the main tread grooves goes below 2 mm.
Explanation
The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm, but it is advisable to change the tyres before it goes below 2 mm, because from that point they clear water badly and the risk of aquaplaning increases.
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