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Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information

Increase in temperature due to insufficient tyre pressure

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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
Increase in temperature due to insufficient tyre pressure

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