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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 133 / 539

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¿Puede afectar la carga excesiva del vehículo al correcto funcionamiento de los neumáticos?

Can overloading the vehicle affect how well the tyres work?

  • ANo, en ningún caso.No, never.
  • BSí, cuando se excede de los límites de carga permitidos.Yes, when the permitted load limits are exceeded.
  • CNo, si el vehículo lleva amortiguadores nuevos.No, if the vehicle has new shock absorbers.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, cuando se excede de los límites de carga permitidos.Yes, when the permitted load limits are exceeded.
Explanation

Tyres are made to carry the maximum load the vehicle may transport at the speed given in the speed code. This is especially relevant for professional drivers and is shown on the tyre by a number code. If we load the vehicle above its maximum authorised mass (MAM), the tyres will not work properly and this can lead to an accident.

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