![]() The major trade-off with run-flat tires is comfort. If your vehicle was not factory-equipped with run-flat tires and you’re thinking of switching to run-flats to avoid a possibly dangerous tire blow-out, here are some factors to consider before you make the switch. Some car manufacturers include run-flats in their vehicle designs (instead of a spare tire in the cargo area) to reduce the weight of the vehicle to improve fuel economy, boost cargo capacity, or allow for a more streamlined vehicle design (mostly on sports cars). Some vehicles roll out of the factory on run-flat tires. That may not get you to your destination, but it will certainly allow you to get to safety or to a local garage. Typically, a run-flat tire will allow you to drive an extra 80 km at a reduced speed of up to 80 km/h. ![]() Granted, you’ll have to slow down, and you can’t drive on a run-flat tire forever, but at least you’ll be able to get out of harm’s way. When a regular tire is flat, it’s extremely unsafe to continue driving on it, but this isn’t the case with run-flats. ![]() This means steering and handling remain pretty much normal. Unlike a conventional tire that simply goes flat, a run-flat tire can support the weight of the vehicle even with zero air pressure, so a sudden blow-out results in less weight transfer and tread destabilization. Run-flat tires also provide more stability when a tire loses all pressure. In other words, you can continue to drive your vehicle with zero air pressure after a run-flat tire has been punctured. One way to avoid these possibly dangerous experiences is to equip your vehicle with run-flat tires.Īs the name suggests, run-flat tires are designed to continue running or rolling even when they’re technically flat. If you’ve ever been stranded because of a flat tire or had to change a flat on the side of a busy highway, you know how alone and how vulnerable that can make you feel. ![]()
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