Is there any point putting air in "Run Flat" tyres??
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I think they are only designed to run flat for a certain amount of miles. You should consult a tire specialist.
A run flat tire is a pneumatic vehicle tire that is designed to resist the effects of deflation and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven - albeit at reduced speeds and for limited distances.
All of the major tire manufacturers offer a run flat tire of some kind. There are three basic technologies available:
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Self Supporting Construction
The tire is built with stiffer side-walls that can bear the weight of the vehicle even when the pressure within the tire is greatly reduced. The side-walls are typically constructed of layers of rubber and a heat-resistant cord that prevent the side-walls from folding or creasing. The bead around the edge of the tire is also specialised to grip the wheel rim such as to avoid becoming detached from the rim.
Self-supporting run flats are fairly common on light trucks and passenger cars and typically provide for the vehicle to drive for 50 miles at around 50 miles per hour. However, if the tires are treated to this kind of punishment, they may still be irreparably damaged in the process.
There are also issues with repairing punctures in run-flat tires if the puncture is in the side wall or near the edge of the tread.
The first vehicle ever to be sold with run-flat tires was the Mini Clubman and Mini 1275GT in 1969. It used the Dunlop Denovo system.
yes because run flat tires can only go for so long without air.
ofcourse! if u get it repaired! lol!
well once they go flat, they only last 100 miles. Just enough to get you to a garage. So yea
I will hurt you.
Yes, it makes them last longer.
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