{"id":46253,"date":"2022-03-02T13:59:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T13:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=46253"},"modified":"2023-09-10T13:32:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T13:32:53","slug":"differences-run-flat-normal-tyres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/differences-run-flat-normal-tyres\/","title":{"rendered":"Run Flat Tyres vs Non-Run Flat Tyres: Everything There is to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Auto manufacturers are constantly working on improving car parts and systems with advanced technology. In the process, tyres have also gone through several innovations to provide better utility and stability on roads. Many automobile companies, for instance, BMW, Mercedes and Audi use run flat tyres in the latest vehicle models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a complete guide on the difference between run flat and normal tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RUN FLAT TYRES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Punctured run flat tyres can provide a smoother ride because of a sidewall construction inside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The run flat tyres are designed to be stiff without compromising the safety of the driver and passengers. Moreover, the drivers can drive the car up to certain kilometres with a puncture in these types of tyres.\u00a0This is why, you must know how long can a car sit on a flat tyre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two primary types of run flat tyres, both working slightly differently: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF-SUPPORTING RUN FLAT TYRES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This type of run flat tyre has a sidewall construction reinforced inside. This construction helps in controlling the air loss from the tyre in case of a puncture. Thus, it allows a few extra miles to be covered with a flat tyre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPPORT RING RUN FLAT TYRES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A support ring of hard rubber inside the run flat tyres helps support the car’s weight and prevent air loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run flat tyres can only be equipped in vehicles with Tyre Pressure Monitoring System<\/a> (TPMS). The TPMS detects the inflated tyre and informs the driver instantly. Moreover, the driver can drive at a speed of around 50 to 80 kilometres per hour and 50 to 100 miles with a punctured run flat tyre, depending on the tyre manufacturer’s guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s have a look at run flat tyres’ pros and cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADVANTAGES OF RUN FLAT TYRES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following are the advantages of run flat tyres:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALLOWS DRIVING ON A FLAT TYRE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The biggest advantage of these run flat tyres is that it allows the driver to drive even with the punctured tyre. One doesn’t have to stop driving and start looking to replace the tyres as these tyres allow you to stretch up to a distance of around 100 miles despite a puncture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BETTER STABILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the tyre punctures, the car loses its grip with the road but the run flat tyres are engineered in such a way that provides better stability than normal tyres in such circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REDUCED VEHICLE WEIGHT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will not require extra tools for changing tyres<\/a> and this will reduce the vehicle’s weight. However, it doesn’t make much difference as the run flat tyres are heavier than the normal tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DISADVANTAGES OF RUN FLAT TYRES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alongside advantages, there are the following disadvantages of run flat tyres:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REDUCED TREAD LIFE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Car owners replace run flat tyres 8,000 to 10,000 kilometres earlier than the normal tyres. This is because the treads on the run flat tyres are made soft to reduce the tyres’ weight. Therefore, these tyre treads wear out sooner than the normal tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HIGH COST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Run flat tyres, generally cost more than normal tyres. This is the reason why many car owners prefer normal tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vehicles need TPMS to be equipped with run flat tyres as due to the construction of these tyres, it is difficult to know whether the air pressure is low or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LESS AVAILABILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Run flat tyres are not easily available in the auto markets as they are only used in the latest vehicle models. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NORMAL TYRES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Normal tyres can not maintain air pressure if punctured<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The normal tyres are most commonly used and known as standard tyres. The main difference between run flat and normal tyres is that the normal tyres don’t allow driving when the tyre is flat or punctured. The standard tyres are also designed differently as they don’t have sidewalls to maintain air pressure when the tyre is punctured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RUN FLAT AND NORMAL TYRES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although both the tyres are designed differently. The tyres are used in different vehicle models, for instance, BMW uses run flat tyres in most of the latest vehicle models. However, these are the following differences between run flat and normal tyres:<\/p>\n\n\n\n