Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 354 / 539

¿Qué partes del neumático trabajan independientemente en un neumático radial?

Which parts of a radial tyre work independently?

  • ALa banda de rodamiento y los flancosThe tread and the sidewalls
  • BLos flancos y los talonesThe sidewalls and the beads
  • CLos flancos y la cubiertaThe sidewalls and the outer cover
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Correct answer

  • ALa banda de rodamiento y los flancosThe tread and the sidewalls
Explanation

In radial tyres the tread and the sidewalls work independently, which means they deform very little when they hit obstacles.

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