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underinflation [2 records]

Record 1 2002-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
OBS

It's important to have the proper air pressure in your tires, as underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
OBS

Le sous-gonflement est [...] dangereux lorsque la roue entre dans un nid-de-poule. Il peut y avoir un pincement du flanc du pneu entre la jante et le trou. Ce pincement peut entraîner une crevaison à plus ou moins long terme.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
CONT

Si l'usure [du pneu] porte principalement sur les épaules, la cause en est le sous-gonflage.

Spanish

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