Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 90 / 961

¿Puede montar en su vehículo unos neumáticos con un código de velocidad máxima mayor al que recomienda el fabricante?

May you fit tyres to your vehicle with a higher speed rating than the one the manufacturer recommends?

  • ANo, ha de ser igual o inferior.No, it must be the same or lower.
  • BSí, puede ser mayor o igual.Yes, it may be higher or the same.
  • CHa de ser igual al que recomienda el fabricante.It must be the same as the one the manufacturer recommends.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, puede ser mayor o igual.Yes, it may be higher or the same.
Explanation

Every tyre has a maximum speed at which it can be driven safely. This is shown by the speed rating. When changing tyres, we must buy new ones with a speed rating higher than or equal to the one the manufacturer recommends.

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