Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 494 / 539
Si la rueda sufre un mayor desgaste por el centro de la banda de rodadura, ¿cuál podría ser la causa?
If a tyre is wearing more in the centre of the tread, what could be the cause?
- APresión de neumáticos insuficiente.Tyre pressure too low.
- BPresión de neumáticos excesiva.Tyre pressure too high.
- CAlineación incorrecta de las ruedas.Incorrect wheel alignment.
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- BPresión de neumáticos excesiva.Tyre pressure too high.
If the tyres show wear in the centre of the tread, the most likely cause is tyre pressure that is too high. When the pressure is too high, the centre of the tread carries more load than the edges, so it wears more in the centre. This uneven wear can harm the tyres' performance and shorten their life. So it is important to keep the tyre pressure within the range recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, so that the tread wears evenly and the vehicle is as safe and efficient as possible.
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