With luggage and maximum capacity, the car’s behavior changes completely

Increased mass on the wheels changes the car's dynamic behavior, as well as braking space and even the headlight beam

It is important to change the configuration of the headlights and tires, in addition to being extra careful. (Photo: Shutterstock | AutoPapo)
By Boris Feldman
Published on 2025-12-22 at 06:00 PM

Are you going to put the car with luggage and the whole family on the road this end of the year? So remember the care that is necessary when you take three or four more people, in addition to other items in the trunk.

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Many people don’t realize it, but in these cases it can be from 350 to 400 additional kilos that change the behavior of the car. He can, for example, ask for more space when braking and also take a little longer when overtaking a road.

If your car does not have automatic headlight adjustment, make this adjustment manually to avoid dazzling other vehicles. This phenomenon happens as the additional weight lowers the rear and raises the front of the car.

Finally, with the extra weight and higher road speed, don’t forget to increase your tire pressure by 2 to 3 pounds. But, do this before you get on the road while they’re still cold.

Boris Feldman

Journalist and engineer with 50 years of experience in the automotive press. He led newspaper and television teams and hosts the AutoPapo program on radio stations throughout the country.

Boris Feldman
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