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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. Michelin PAX System - Wikipedia

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   Prior to the late 1990s introduction of the Michelin PAX System [1] run-flat technology, both Michelin and Goodyear had introduced a "zero-pressure" run-flat technology, meaning that a pneumatic (air pressure-supported) tire could support itself with no air pressure. The new zero-pressure tire was a modified standard tire, constructed with a ...

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 code - Wikipedia

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   RFT: Run-flat tire; Tires designed for vehicles without spare tires. Reinforced sidewalls allow the tire to be driven "flat" for a distance specified by the manufacturer (usually 50 miles) RSC (inside a circle): BMW runflat system component [25] RWL: Raised white lettering Examples of different tire sidewall markings

7. Here’s What Those Numbers on Your Tires Mean - AOL

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   The post Here’s What Those Numbers on Your Tires Mean appeared first on Reader's Digest. Here's what those numbers on your tires mean—and why knowing them is essential for car owners.