Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 263 / 539
La parte exterior de uno de los neumáticos de su vehículo tiene un bulto. ¿Es recomendable cambiar el neumático cuanto antes?
The outer side of one of your vehicle's tyres has a bulge. Is it advisable to change the tyre as soon as possible?
- ASí. Aumenta el riesgo de reventón.Yes. It increases the risk of a blowout.
- BNo. Puede seguir circulando, no representa un riesgo importante.No. You can keep driving; it is not a significant risk.
- CNo. No es necesario cambiarlo porque siempre se puede reparar en un taller.No. It does not need changing because it can always be repaired at a garage.
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Correct answer
- ASí. Aumenta el riesgo de reventón.Yes. It increases the risk of a blowout.
Explanation
A bulge in the sidewall shows that the tyre's internal structure is damaged, and that greatly increases the risk of a blowout. The tyre must be replaced as soon as possible: this type of damage cannot be repaired.
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