Technical and Vehicle Safety
Under-inflated tyres are dangerous mainly because they:
- ○Increase fuel economy
- ✓Cause increased tyre wear on the outer edges and reduce steering response
- ○Make the ride harder and increase braking distance
- ○Raise the centre of gravity of the vehicle
Correct answer
Cause increased tyre wear on the outer edges and reduce steering response
Under-inflation causes the tyre sidewalls to flex excessively, wearing the outer edges faster and generating heat that can lead to a blowout.
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