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Question 8014

If you drive with uneven tire inflation pressure, does the risk of losing control of the vehicle increase?

  1. No, especially if it is uneven between axles, it improves traction, even when the roadway is slippery.
  2. No, because it increases the tire's contact area with the roadway and makes rolling easier.
  3. Yes, because braking is uneven and vehicle stability is reduced.
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Correct answer: Yes, because braking is uneven and vehicle stability is reduced.

Yes. If the two tires on the same axle have different pressures, they grip differently. When you brake, the car pulls to one side, braking is uneven, and the car loses stability. Uneven tire pressure does not improve grip. In the image, one front tire is very low on air.

Manual VIII. Mecánica y entretenimiento simple del automóvil