Run Flat Tire Problems

…Since many have tested only one or two models of run-flat tires and assume all run-flats have the same problems, it's important to remember not all run-flat tires are created equal. Did you know there are newer generations of run-flat tires available today that eclipse the older technology? One…

…a spare tire (if your vehicle comes with one) or waiting for roadside assistance to arrive can be a hassle. A flat tire can really mess up your busy schedule. One of the benefits to drivers who drive a vehicle equipped with run-flat tires is you don't have to worry about these problems. You can…

…sound of a tire blowout. With conventional tires, the above scenario involves pulling over to the shoulder and calling for help. You are stuck until help arrives. Or if you were prepared enough to have checked your spare tire's pressure and savvy enough to change your own flat tire, you could…

…makes the tires more flexible. But once they are parked, the spot in contact with the ground (the tire's footprint) flattens as it is pressed against the road's flat surface as the tires cool. This is what generates flat spots. And until the tires warm up again, the flat spot on each tire can cause…

…compact or full size spare. Rather than be reliant on roadside assistance, many customers call in looking for ways to remedy the problem. While full size spare wheel and tire assemblies can be sold, they likely will not fit in the area provided under your trunk flooring or carpeting. A more popular…

…if a tire can be repaired is based on how quickly the driver recognizes they have a problem and how promptly they respond to it. Because tires require appropriate inflation pressure to carry the load of the vehicle, standard tires should never, ever be driven while low on air or flat (while…

…the tire doesn't fail immediately, once a tire is weakened it won't heal after being re-inflated to the proper pressure. So if a tire has been allowed to run nearly flat for a period of time, the tire should be replaced, not simply repaired or re-inflated. Studies have shown that running tires with…

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…the tire treads, check for uneven wear by checking the tire tread depth and of course, checking your tire pressure. Tire rotation helps even out tire wear by allowing each tire to serve in as many of the vehicle's wheel positions as possible. Remember, tire rotation can't correct wear problems due…

…all tires between every session or run group will help drivers discover and deal with conditions like visible tread splices, cuts and punctures before they become problems. Related Links * Competition Tire Heat Cycling Service * Getting More Out of Competition Tires * Shaving Tires for Autocross…

…Performance Ride Quality Noise * 8.5 8.1 * * Run Flat About Run-Flat Tires * Many run-flat tires are only applicable to the vehicle on which they are O.E. * All run-flat tires require a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) * Read more about run-flat tires * % vs. Best In Category * Price * Would…

…Performance Ride Quality Noise * 8.5 8.1 * * Run Flat About Run-Flat Tires * Many run-flat tires are only applicable to the vehicle on which they are O.E. * All run-flat tires require a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) * Read more about run-flat tires * % vs. Best In Category * Price * Would…