Run Flat Tires: How They Work
Though they first appeared in the mid-1980s, run-flat tires (RFT) are now more popular than ever. With some auto manufacturers making them standard in new vehicles, more consumers are asking about run flats, their advantages, and how using them impacts driving. WHAT ARE RUN-FLAT TIRES? Run-flat tires are tires on which you can continue driving after a puncture so you can take the time to get to an auto shop or find a safe, level area to change your tire. You can’t drive on them indefinitely, though. Check the manufacturer’s specifications to find out how fast and far you can move on your run-flat tires . Bridgestone run-flat tires will allow continued operation even after losing some or all inflation pressure for up to 50 miles (80 km) at a maximum speed of up to 50 mph (80 km/h.) HOW DO RUN-FLAT TIRES WORK? There are two primary types of run-flat tire systems: the self-supporting system and the support ring system. In most self-supporting run-flat tire systems, the tire features re