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Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information

Stripped profile

In this manual: Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information
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Tyres with stripped profile

Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time. If an already damaged tyre is exposed to high stress, the centrifugal forces which occur at high speeds can tear components off the tyre. The figure shows a tyre with stripped tread due to travel with insufficient tyre pressure.
Stripped profile

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