For the past century, auto engineers have mulled over the idea of a puncture proof tyre. Are we there yet? While the so-called run-flat tyre has been around for a while, there are still a few ...

These tyres can be a major safety advantage, particularly if a flat occurs at night or in an unsafe area, as it eliminates the need for an immediate roadside tyre change. Run-flat tyres are specially ...

While fitment rates of run-flat tyres are increasing year-on-year, there is still more development work to be done. Matthew Beecham reviews the run-flat market. There are many factors shaping the ...

The world of tires is an ever-expanding nexus of increasingly specialized compounds for any situation. There are tires for everyday roads, snow, rain, summer, racing, off-roading and tires that ...

June 3, 2007 The success of tyre mousse, a special compound that expands to replace the air in a punctured tyre, has meant that over the last 20 years, flat tyres have ceased to be a factor in World ...

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety group, is warning motorists that they could be compromising their own safety if they replace the run-flat tyres fitted to their vehicle with standard tyres that ...

A Queensland manufacturer has developed a device aimed at helping truck drivers maintain control after a steer-tyre blowout, as a long-time industry operator calls for regulators to investigate ...

Consumers have a low level of satisfaction with run-flat tires versus more traditional tires, according to the research firm J.D. Power and Associates. These findings did not surprise us, though they ...

If you prioritize ride comfort, want to save money, and know how to replace a tire, then ditching run flats for regular tires is a no-brainer. Contrary to popular belief, run flat tires (RFT) were ...