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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 148 / 539

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¿Qué indica la palabra "tubeless" escrita en el lateral del neumático?

What does the word "tubeless" written on the side of the tyre mean?

  • AQue es un neumático adecuado para colocarlo en un autobús.That the tyre is suitable for fitting to a bus.
  • BQue es un neumático preparado para ser montado sin cámara.That the tyre is designed to be fitted without an inner tube.
  • CQue es un neumático adecuado para utilizarlo cuando la calzada tenga agua.That the tyre is suitable for use when there is water on the carriageway.
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Correct answer

  • BQue es un neumático preparado para ser montado sin cámara.That the tyre is designed to be fitted without an inner tube.
Explanation

The word «tubeless» means that the tyre is designed to be fitted without an inner tube. These tyres lose air more slowly if they are punctured, so they are safer; it has nothing to do with buses or wet carriageways.

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