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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 327 / 539

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En un viaje largo y circulando con el vehículo a plena carga, ¿es recomendable hinchar los neumáticos a la máxima presión recomendada por el fabricante de los neumáticos?

On a long journey with the vehicle fully loaded, is it advisable to inflate the tyres to the maximum pressure recommended by the tyre manufacturer?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo.No.
  • CNo, hay que reducir la presión para mejorar la adherencia.No, you should lower the pressure to improve grip.
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Correct answer

  • ASí.Yes.
Explanation

Manufacturers usually give several tyre pressure values depending on the load the tyres will carry. The maximum pressure recommended by the manufacturer is used when driving on a motorway at high speeds or with the vehicle fully loaded.

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