Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 93 / 539

¿Cuándo se deben cambiar los neumáticos?
When must tyres be changed?
- ACuando la profundidad del dibujo sea inferior a 1,6 mm.When the tread depth is less than 1.6 mm.
- BCuando la profundidad del dibujo sea inferior a 2 mm.When the tread depth is less than 2 mm.
- CCuando la profundidad del dibujo sea inferior a 3 mm.When the tread depth is less than 3 mm.
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Correct answer
- ACuando la profundidad del dibujo sea inferior a 1,6 mm.When the tread depth is less than 1.6 mm.
Explanation
For a vehicle to be driven safely, the tyre tread must have a minimum depth of 1.6 millimetres. The deeper the tread, the better the tyre can clear water.
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