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Rise of temperature in tyres with insufficient air pressure
Rise of temperature in tyres with insufficient air pressure
   
The chart shows the behaviour of the temperature of a tyre at a speed of 180 km/h.
A - Normal amplitude: when the recommended air pressure is kept, the temperature remains balanced.
B - Danger area: If a pressure 0.3 bar lower than the specified air pressure is used, at higher speeds, the temperature rises at more than 120°C.
C - Critic limit of temperature: The damage to the tyre begins.
T - Temperature in °C
t - Driving time in minutes
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