Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 500 / 539
¿Es conveniente modificar la presión de inflado de los neumáticos de su vehículo en invierno?
Is it advisable to change your vehicle's tyre inflation pressure in winter?
- ANo, es una medida errónea que puede traer consecuencias peligrosas.No, it is a mistaken measure that can have dangerous consequences.
- BSí, lo adecuado es disminuir la presión.Yes, the right thing is to lower the pressure.
- CSí, lo adecuado es aumentar la presión.Yes, the right thing is to raise the pressure.
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- ANo, es una medida errónea que puede traer consecuencias peligrosas.No, it is a mistaken measure that can have dangerous consequences.
Explanation
No. The correct pressure is always the one the manufacturer specifies, and you should not lower it in winter to gain grip or raise it: incorrect pressure reduces grip, wears the tyres and makes braking worse. In cold weather you just need to check it more often, with the tyres cold.
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