Hello, the other day someone asked me if I will replace my run-flat tyres with the standard type, now I need to replace them due to them being 10 years old.
A run-flat tyre is a tyre that can be driven on when it has had a puncture. My tyres are known as the 'self-support' variant. The side walls are so strong that you can drive on them for a while even with no air in the tyre.
What are the Pros of having Run-flat tyres?
| Pro | Explanation |
|---|---|
| The can be driven on after a puncture | These tyres are very cool, if you have a puncture, they can drive up to 100 miles, up to speeds of 50mph. If you drive to fast this will decrease the range. They are ideal for getting to a safe location. |
| Less chance of losing control of your car when you suddenly lose air. | On a normal tyre, if you have a puncture, you can all of a sudden lose air. This will cause the car to suddenly drop on one side, which causes the car to be unbalanced and may cause it to lose control. |
| The car will have less weight to carry. | If you have ever lifted a car wheel, you will realise that it's not the lightest thing in the world. Your car will carry the extra wheel which can cause your car to drink more fuel and also take up more boot space |
| Cons | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Not having a spare | For me, I would rather spend more on fuel than being stranded at the side of the road, should the run-flat tyre fails at its job |
| They have a shorter life | Due to the tyres having a softer compound (to cope with the hard sidewalls) they can wear out 6000 miles quicker than a standard tyre. |
If you want to see more of the cons, feel free to watch the rest, on my quick video. There are quite a few cons.
Have a great week.
Matt