Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 110 / 539
Si ha instalado en su vehículo neumáticos de invierno, ¿es conveniente sustituirlos cuando las temperaturas comiencen a ser más cálidas?
If you have fitted winter tyres to your vehicle, is it advisable to replace them when temperatures start to get warmer?
- ASí, porque cuando la temperatura es más cálida se desgastan con más rapidez.Yes, because they wear faster when the temperature is warmer.
- BNo, porque se adaptan progresivamente a los cambios de temperatura.No, because they gradually adapt to changes in temperature.
- CSí, porque en tiempo cálido disminuye considerablemente la distancia de frenado.Yes, because braking distance is considerably reduced in warm weather.
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Correct answer
- ASí, porque cuando la temperatura es más cálida se desgastan con más rapidez.Yes, because they wear faster when the temperature is warmer.
Explanation
The rubber compound of winter tyres is designed for low temperatures: in the heat it softens and wears much faster, so it is advisable to replace them when the warm weather arrives.
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