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Tyre damage due to fitting error (fitting damage) > < Tyre damage due to insufficient tyre pressure

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Rising tyre temperature caused by insufficient inflation pressure
Rising tyre temperature caused by insufficient inflation pressure
   
The graph shows the temperature development of a tyre at a speed of 180 km/h.
A - When specified tyre pressure is maintained, the temperature will remain stable.
B - Danger zone: When tyre pressure is 0.3 bar below specification, the temperature rises to above 120°C at higher speeds.
C - Critical temperature threshold: A tyre defect will develop.
T - Temperature in °C
t - Travel time in minutes
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Tyre damage due to fitting error (fitting damage) > < Tyre damage due to insufficient tyre pressure