The world of tires is an ever-expanding nexus of increasingly specialized compounds for any situation. There are tires for everyday roads, snow, rain, summer, racing, off-roading and tires that ...

Although run-flat tires have been around awhile, their name can be a bit misleading. Perhaps it’d be more accurate to say “run-without-air-pressure tires,” though that would also be somewhat of a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Getting a flat tire while you are driving can be a very dangerous and frightening experience. Over the years, three different technologies ...

Not to ruin your day or anything, but you should know that there’s a very good chance that you’ll have a flat tire at some point in your life. Even if you drive like a saint and carefully avoid every ...

Run-flat tires are an increasingly common type of tire on passenger cars. Manufacturers such as BMW are mounting them on new cars instead of equipping the car with a spare tire. Doing so saves weight ...

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 ...

If you’ve bought a new car in the last several years, there’s an increasing likelihood that when you take a look in the trunk, you’ll no longer find a spare tire. At best in many cases you’ll get an ...

While fitment rates of run-flat tyres are increasing year-on-year, there is still more development work to be done. Matthew Beecham reviews the run-flat market. There are many factors shaping the ...

Run-flat tires appear nearly identical from the exterior — the technology is in the sidewalls and rubber compound. The Achilles' heel of a traditional vehicle tire is a pressure loss. Without ...

Those of you who own a car with run-flat tires—tires that can go about 50 miles at 50 mph once punctured—know that ride comfort is the main sacrifice. God help you if you get an already-sporty car and ...

Getting a flat tire is a surefire way to mess up an otherwise perfect day. Beyond the hassle and questionable safety of swapping to a spare tire on the side of the road, dealing with a flat is ...