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What's causing the excessive tension in his tires?

A vehicle parked in Marseille, specifically a Peugeot, is causing frustration due to its excessively thin tires. Contrary to popular belief, this is not part of a new customization fad. We delve into the cause of this anomaly.

What's causing such tautness in his tires?
What's causing such tautness in his tires?

What's causing the excessive tension in his tires?

The Peugeot 208 in Marseille has found itself temporarily disabled, but not entirely immobile. The car, parked on a busy street, is now rolling on Enovcar workshop wheels.

Enovcar workshop wheels are a common sight in garages when a car needs repairs on its axles, drivetrain, or brakes. These special wheels, which can be found in accessory retailers, are designed to make disabled vehicles rollable. They are unique, featuring a solid rubber ring tread and a diameter of 22 inches, making them extremely narrow compared to standard tyres.

Each Enovcar workshop wheel weighs around 10 kilograms and is mounted to the vehicle via universal adapters, designed for different bolt patterns. These wheels can handle a maximum load of 1,000 kilograms per wheel, ensuring they can support most cars during repairs.

When these workshop wheels are used, a car can still be moved, but only within very narrow limits and distances. With the optional freewheel unit installed, the speed limit drops to 3 km/h, and the maximum speed is limited to 8 km/h. It's important to note that these wheels can only be used on private property (workshop area) and not on public roads.

The trend in the automotive industry is towards larger rims and wider tires, but the Peugeot 208 is an exception. Its rims are large and in a hole design, while the tires are represented by a drawn-on rubber band.

Despite the lack of specific information about the company supplying the workshop wheels for the Peugeot 208 in Marseille, known as parkedinmarseille on Instagram, it's clear that this car is now safely and temporarily mobile thanks to Enovcar workshop wheels.

[Image: The Peugeot 208 parked in Marseille on workshop wheels]

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