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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 138 / 539

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¿Qué ocurre cuando las ruedas están desequilibradas?

What happens when the wheels are unbalanced?

  • ASe descargará la batería por el exceso de energíaThe battery will run down because of excess energy
  • BSe pinchará la rueda más fácilmente originando un accidenteThe wheel will get a puncture more easily, causing an accident
  • CVibrarán más y se desestabilizará la direcciónThey will vibrate more and the steering will become unstable
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  • CVibrarán más y se desestabilizará la direcciónThey will vibrate more and the steering will become unstable
Explanation

The rim and tyre together must be balanced around their axis of rotation. Wheels must turn in a perfect circle, because when the rim and tyre are not balanced, the wheel will vibrate strongly, which damages the suspension and stability.

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