Turbo Wholesale Tires Announces New Run Flat Tire Line
Turbo Wholesale Tires recently introduced Lexani Tire RFX and RFX Plus tires for coupes, sedans and sports cars.
Untangling the Not-So-Easy Sell of Run-Flat Tires
It was a scorching hot August day in the Midwest. My dash said 93 degrees in the mid-day heat as my Ford crested a rolling hill on U.S. Route 24 smack dab in Indiana when it happened. A hunk of metal fell off of the flatbed trailer in front of me somewhere between 65 and
Bridgestone Teases Touring, UHP Tires for 2022
Bridgetone executives gave a sneak peek at new consumer and commercial tire products it will launch next year during its Core Tire Business Meeting in November.
Video: Run-Flat Tire Development
Tire Review’s David Sickels explains the science behind run-flat tire development, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
The Science Behind Run-Flat Tires
This article takes a deep dive into the current run-flat market, the extended mobility concept and the science behind run-flat tires.
Petlas Produces Four New Run-Flat PT741 Sizes
Petlas has introduced four new run-flat sizes for its ultra-high performance pattern, namely PT741.
Ferrari Chooses Bridgestone for Portofino Convertible
Bridgestone Potenza S007 run-flat tires have been selected by Ferrari as optional run-flat tires for the 600-cv 2+2-seater Ferrari Portofino convertible sports car.
Run-Flat Tires
While run-flat tires are designed to allow a driver to safely continue driving after a puncture, they cannot be driven on indefinitely – the idea is to give the driver enough time get to a repair facility. Most manufacturers allow continued operation after a loss of some or all inflation pressure for up to 50
