Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 251 / 539

¿Qué efecto tiene sobre la seguridad circular con los neumáticos poco hinchados?

What effect on safety does driving with under-inflated tyres have?

  • AMejora el agarre y reduce el consumo.It improves grip and reduces fuel consumption.
  • BAumenta el consumo, el desgaste y la distancia de frenado.It increases fuel consumption, wear and braking distance.
  • CNo tiene ningún efecto apreciable.It has no noticeable effect.
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  • BAumenta el consumo, el desgaste y la distancia de frenado.It increases fuel consumption, wear and braking distance.
Explanation

Low pressure increases fuel consumption, uneven wear and braking distance.

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