Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 353 / 539
Para evitar que pierdan su elasticidad y su capacidad de adherencia, ¿cada cuánto tiempo, aproximadamente, es conveniente cambiar los neumáticos de un vehículo?
To stop them from losing their elasticity and grip, roughly how often is it advisable to change a vehicle's tyres?
- ACada diez años.Every ten years.
- BCada cinco años, pero sólo si no tienen dibujo suficiente.Every five years, but only if they do not have enough tread.
- CPor lo menos cada cinco años.At least every five years.
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- CPor lo menos cada cinco años.At least every five years.
It is advisable to change the tyres every 5 years at the most because, over time, the rubber loses its natural properties and becomes harder and less flexible. This hardening directly affects its grip on the road surface, especially in the rain or when braking hard, even if the tread looks fine. Things such as exposure to the sun, changes in temperature and normal use add to the ageing of the material, which can put the vehicle's safety at risk. So it is important not to rely only on how the tread looks, but also to consider how long the tyres have been in use.
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