For the past century, auto engineers have mulled over the idea of a puncture proof tyre. Are we there yet? While the so-called run-flat tyre has been around for a while, there are still a few ...

This part covers an unexpected tyre failure on a Mini Clubman caused by severe sidewall damage, making the emergency foam kit ...

When it comes to road safety, tyres are a critical line of defence and run-flat tyres are fast becoming a game-changer for South African motorists. Designed to keep vehicles mobile after a puncture, ...

As one of the world’s largest tyre producers, Goodyear’s brands include Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Fulda, Debica, Sava and various house brands. Matthew Beecham talked with James Bailey, corporate ...

When it comes to road safety, tyres are a critical line of defence and run-flat tyres are fast becoming a game-changer for South African motorists. Designed to keep vehicles mobile after a puncture, ...

June 3, 2007 The success of tyre mousse, a special compound that expands to replace the air in a punctured tyre, has meant that over the last 20 years, flat tyres have ceased to be a factor in World ...

These tyres can be a major safety advantage, particularly if a flat occurs at night or in an unsafe area, as it eliminates the need for an immediate roadside tyre change. Run-flat tyres are specially ...

Consumers have a low level of satisfaction with run-flat tires versus more traditional tires, according to the research firm J.D. Power and Associates. These findings did not surprise us, though they ...

My 2020 BMW 330i is excellent except that a back injury now necessitates a more compliant ride. The original run flat tyres are quite harsh on 19-inch wheels. Would I notice much difference in the ...

PUNCTURES ALWAYS seem to strike at the most irksome times. Scrambling around on the ground to change a wheel in the wet on the side of a busy road is a sure way to ruin any journey. And punctures can ...

Run flat tyres can produce more road noise than conventional tyres due to the stiffer sidewall that allows them to function even with a puncture, so switching to non-run flats can help this. If you ...