INTRODUCTION:
Run-flat tires are designed to support a vehicle’s weight even after a loss of air pressure. This allows the driver to safely drive to a service station at a reduced speed. Unlike traditional tyres, run flat tyres are constructed to endure the loss of air pressure without immediately collapsing. This unique design ensures that you can maintain control of your vehicle and continue driving for a specific distance, typically up to 50 miles at moderate speeds, after a flat tyre occurs.
How they work:
- Reinforced sidewalls
RFTs have sidewalls made of sturdy materials that support the vehicle’s weight, even when the tire has lost air pressure. - Support ring
Some RFTs have a ring of hard rubber that supports the vehicle’s weight when the tire loses air. - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
RFTs must be used with a TPMS, which alerts the driver if a tire loses pressure.
Run flat tyres have a self-supporting structure that enables them to maintain their shape, even with reduced air pressure
MODEL:
ADVANTAGES:
- Safety: You can maintain control of your vehicle even after a puncture, which can be especially important in emergencies.
- Convenience: You can drive to a safe place or service station instead of changing a flat tire on the side of the road.
- Space and weight savings: You can remove the spare tire, which can free up space and reduce the weight of your car.
- Extended mobility: You can drive to a service station even if you’re driving long distances.
FUTURE:
- Improved comfort and performance: Run-flat tires will be designed to feel more like standard tires.
- Reduced environmental impact: Run-flat tires will be made with lighter materials and more efficient designs.
- Extended mobility: Run-flat tires will be able to travel longer distances after a puncture.
- Self-sealing: Run-flat tires will be able to prevent air loss after a puncture.
- un-flat tires are safer and more convenient, especially on highways or in bad weather.
