Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 416 / 539

Cuando la presión de inflado de los neumáticos es superior a la correcta...

When tyre pressure is higher than the correct pressure...

  • ADisminuye la adherencia con el pavimento.Grip on the road surface decreases.
  • BAumenta la adherencia con el pavimento.Grip on the road surface increases.
  • CNo influye en la adherencia.It does not affect grip.
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Correct answer

  • ADisminuye la adherencia con el pavimento.Grip on the road surface decreases.
Explanation

When a tyre is over-inflated, its contact area with the road surface is smaller, so grip decreases.

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