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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. They have increased in ...

3. Flat tire facts and guide - AOL

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   In 2021, there were 622 traffic fatalities caused by a tire-related crash. (Only about 16 percent of new vehicles are equipped with run-flat tires, which allow you to drive on a flat tire for ...

4. Talk:Run-flat tire - Wikipedia

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   Examples of summer run-flats are Dunlop SP DSST and Michelin Pilot Sport ZP. Examples of winter run-flat: Dunlop Winter Sport M3 RunOnFlat. Run-flats were developed for high-performance automobiles whose manufacturers want to save weight by not having spares, e.g., Corvette and BMW. The drivers of such cars want seasonal tires, so most run ...

5. Flat tire - Wikipedia

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   A UK source reports that flat tires account for about 10% of motor vehicle breakdowns. [3] Motor vehicles are normally equipped for changing a tire. These tools include a jack, a tire iron or lug wrench, and a spare tire. Air pumps run by hand-lever, pressure cans, or electricity can be used to re-inflate slow-leaking tires.

6. Tire code - Wikipedia

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   RF: Reinforced – for Euro-metric tires, the term 'reinforced' means the same thing as 'extra load' [20] 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)

7. Alpina - Wikipedia

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   While BMW uses run-flat tires for its 7 Series, the B7 comes with non-reinforced tires with a tire repair kit for emergencies. By using conventional, softer-sidewalled tires, compared to the reinforced sidewalls of run-flats, Alpina engineers were able to stiffen the B7's suspension for better handling and still improve the ride quality over ...