Run Flat Tyres
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What are run flat tyres?
Run flat tyres are typically found on higher end vehicles such as BMW's, however, they are increasingly being used as original equipment on more mid-range vehicles, with run flats offering large spac...
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How do run flat tyres work?
There are two general approaches to run flat tyres. 1. The Reinforced Tyre sidewall: this approach involves the manufcatures using a slightly different rubber compound to reinforce the tyre's sidewa...
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Can I fit both run flat tyres and regular tyres on my vehicle?
tyres.online would not recommend mixing run flats and conventional tyres. This is due to the different handling characteristics of the two tyres, which could lead to control and stability issues. Som...
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Do run flats last longer than regular tyres?
Generally speaking they should last about the same amount of time, because they are both manfucatured with the same compounds and therefore have similar wear rates. As always though, your driving st...
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How do I know if I have run flat tyres?
Run flat tyres will usually have "run flat", "RF", or "RFT" marked on them. If your car currently has run flat tyres then it is important you replace them with run flat tyres as your cars set up has...
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Where can I buy run flats?
tyres.online has one of the most extensive selections of run flat tyres in the UK. Take a look and find what you need here. At tyres.online, we help you compare tyre options from leading retailers ac...
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