Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 286 / 539

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¿En qué parte de los neumáticos debe situarse el dibujo de los mismos?

On which part of the tyres must the tread pattern be?

  • AEn la banda de rodamientoOn the tread band
  • BEn la banda de fricciónOn the friction band
  • CEn la banda de desplazamientoOn the travel band
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Correct answer

  • AEn la banda de rodamientoOn the tread band
Explanation

The tyre's tread pattern is on the tread band, the part that is in contact with the ground. Its grooves clear water and improve grip; that is why its minimum legal depth is 1.6 mm.

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