Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 485 / 539
¿Qué diferencia existe entre la rueda de repuesto de tipo "galleta" y los neumáticos run flat?
What is the difference between a space-saver spare wheel and run-flat tyres?
- ALa de galleta es una rueda de emergencia estrecha; el run flat, un neumático reforzado que rueda pinchado.The space-saver is a narrow emergency wheel; a run-flat is a reinforced tyre that can run when punctured.
- BLa de galleta la llevan los coches antiguos y la run flat, los modernos, como repuesto.Old cars carry the space-saver and modern cars carry the run-flat, as a spare.
- CNo hay ninguna diferencia: son iguales.There is no difference: they are the same.
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- ALa de galleta es una rueda de emergencia estrecha; el run flat, un neumático reforzado que rueda pinchado.The space-saver is a narrow emergency wheel; a run-flat is a reinforced tyre that can run when punctured.
Explanation
A space-saver is an emergency wheel narrower than normal ones, for temporary use at a limited speed. Run-flat tyres have reinforced sidewalls and let you keep driving after a puncture for a limited distance to the garage.
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