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2. Run-flat tire - Wikipedia

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   A run-flat tire is a pneumatic vehicle tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, allowing the vehicle to continue to be driven at reduced speeds for limited distances. First developed by tire manufacturer Michelin in the 1930s, run-flat tires were introduced to the public market in the 1980s.

3. Flat tire facts and guide - AOL

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   Switch to run-flat tires: If you don’t feel comfortable changing a flat tire yourself or don’t have the tools, consider upgrading your tires to run-flats. As the name suggests, these tires are ...

4. Tire-pressure monitoring system - Wikipedia

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   The introduction of run-flat tires and emergency spare tires by several tire and vehicle manufacturers has provided motivation to make at least some basic TPMS mandatory when using run-flat tires. With run-flat tires, the driver will most likely not notice that a tire is running flat, hence the so-called "run-flat warning systems" were introduced.

5. Flat tire - Wikipedia

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   The most common cause of a flat tire is the puncturing of the tire by a sharp object, such as a nail or pin, letting the air escape. Depending on the size of the blowout, the tire may deflate slowly or rapidly. [1] A flat tire in a busy district in Lagos, Nigeria. A vehicle with a flat tire can cause local delays in traffic.

6. Tire uniformity - Wikipedia

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   Tire uniformity refers to the dynamic mechanical properties of pneumatic tires as strictly defined by a set of measurement standards and test conditions accepted by global tire and car makers. These standards include the parameters of radial force variation , lateral force variation , conicity, ply steer, radial run-out , lateral run-out , and ...

7. Michelin PAX System - Wikipedia

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   Michelin PAX run-flat wheel. The Michelin PAX was an automobile run-flat tire system that utilizes a special type of rim and tire to allow temporary use of a wheel if its tire is punctured. The core of Michelin's PAX system is the semi-rigid ring installed onto the rim using special equipment.