Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 267 / 539
Cuando la presión de inflado de los neumáticos es superior a la indicada por el fabricante, disminuye la zona de contacto con la calzada y, por consiguiente,...
When the tyre pressure is higher than the one set by the manufacturer, the area of contact with the road is reduced and, as a result,...
- ASe pierde adherencia y, por lo tanto, seguridad.Grip is lost, and so is safety.
- BSe absorben mejor las irregularidades del terreno y el vehículo vibra menos.Bumps in the road are absorbed better and the vehicle vibrates less.
- CLos neumáticos se desgastan menos.The tyres wear less.
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- ASe pierde adherencia y, por lo tanto, seguridad.Grip is lost, and so is safety.
When the tyre pressure is higher than recommended, the contact area with the road is reduced. This means there is less tyre area that can grip the road surface, which reduces grip. Less grip can make the vehicle skid or not respond properly to the steering wheel, which affects driving safety.
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