NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Commercial Vehicle Run-flat Tire Inserts Market: Overview This report on the Global commercial vehicle run-flat tire inserts market provides analysis ...

or about 20 percent—we sliced into a Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position [top] and its run-flat variant. Here’s what the saw revealed. SIDEWALL INSERT In this 225/45R-17 tire ...

In addition, if the vehicle continues to drive on the deflated tire, the sidewalls will quickly overheat and fail – often in less than a mile. "Run-flat" tires (also called "extended mobility ...

Run-flat tires aren't new, first debuting back in the 1930s. Run-flat tires are still used today, using a reinforced sidewall that can support a vehicle's weight after the tire experiences a total ...

Media Platforms Design Team A cross section of Bridgestone's run-flat tire shows how steel and rubber combine to keep you rolling. For 50 miles, anyway. (A) Molded fins on the outer edge draw heat ...

There's a compelling safety argument to be made for run-flat tires: Blow a tire on a highway on a cold, rainy night and, instead of digging out the spare tire and jacking up the car to replace the ...

No, run-flat tires are designed to survive some punctures or other causes of air loss and be driven for up to 150 miles (depending on manufacturer) without adding a tire sealant. Low-profile tires ...

But here’s the notable part, and the thinking behind the name: DriveGuard is the first aftermarket run-flat intended for cars that came from the factory with standard tires. Run-flats have long ...