Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 473 / 539

La presión de inflado de los neumáticos, ¿es conveniente variarla en invierno y en verano?

Is it advisable to change the tyre inflation pressure in winter and in summer?

  • ASí, se debe aumentar en verano y disminuir en invierno.Yes, it should be increased in summer and reduced in winter.
  • BNo, no debe modificarse.No, it should not be changed.
  • CSi, se debe disminuir en verano y aumentar en invierno.Yes, it should be reduced in summer and increased in winter.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, no debe modificarse.No, it should not be changed.
Explanation

The inflation pressure is the one the manufacturer specifies according to the load, and it should not be changed with the season. What matters is checking it regularly with the tyres cold, because temperature changes the reading.

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