Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 253 / 539

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Si tiene los neumáticos de su vehículo con mayor presión que la indicada por el fabricante...

If your vehicle's tyres have a higher pressure than the one set by the manufacturer...

  • Atendrán mayor adherencia en las curvas.they will have more grip on bends.
  • Btendrán menor adherencia en las curvas.they will have less grip on bends.
  • Cse desgastarán más por los flancos.they will wear more on the sidewalls.
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Correct answer

  • Btendrán menor adherencia en las curvas.they will have less grip on bends.
Explanation

A tyre with a higher pressure than the one set by the manufacturer will have a smaller contact area with the ground, so it will have less grip on bends.

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