Technical and Vehicle Safety
Over-inflated tyres mainly cause:
- ○Excessive wear on the outer tread edges
- ✓Excessive wear in the centre of the tread and a harsher ride
- ○Better fuel economy with no drawbacks
- ○Improved cornering and shorter braking distances
Correct answer
Excessive wear in the centre of the tread and a harsher ride
Over-inflation makes the centre of the tread bulge and carry most of the load, wearing it unevenly and reducing the tyre's ability to absorb road shocks.
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