Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 253 / 539

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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