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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 90 / 539

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¿Se podrán montar unos neumáticos con un código de velocidad distinto al indicado por el fabricante?

Can tyres with a speed code different from the one given by the manufacturer be fitted?

  • ANo, tienen que tener del mismo código.No, they must have the same code.
  • BSí, pero tendrán que ser en todo caso de un código de velocidad máxima superior.Yes, but they must always have a higher maximum speed code.
  • CEs indiferente.It makes no difference.
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  • BSí, pero tendrán que ser en todo caso de un código de velocidad máxima superior.Yes, but they must always have a higher maximum speed code.
Explanation

Tyres have a code for the maximum speed at which they can be driven safely. When buying new tyres, we must make sure that their maximum speed code is higher than or equal to the one recommended by the manufacturer, never lower.

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