Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 235 / 539

Si tiene que conducir con una rueda de repuesto temporal o de emergencia, debe tener en cuenta...

If you have to drive on a temporary or emergency spare wheel, you must bear in mind…

  • Aque la presión debe ser más alta que la de los neumáticos normales del vehículo.that the pressure must be higher than that of the vehicle's normal tyres.
  • Blas instrucciones del fabricante de ese tipo de repuesto.the manufacturer's instructions for that type of spare.
  • Cque si está homologada, no hace falta reemplazarla por una rueda normal.that if it is approved, it does not need to be replaced with a normal wheel.
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Correct answer

  • Blas instrucciones del fabricante de ese tipo de repuesto.the manufacturer's instructions for that type of spare.
Explanation

A temporary-use wheel has its own speed, pressure and usage limits set by its manufacturer, and you must drive within them (Annex XII of the General Vehicle Regulations). Even if it is approved, it must be replaced with a normal wheel as soon as possible.

The rule · Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, Reglamento General de Vehículos (RGV) · anexo XII.1.cEn estos casos se circulará respetando las limitaciones propias de cada alternativa.Read the full rule

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