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A
number of leading car manufacturers, have started to equip their vehicles
with Run Flat or Mobility Tyres.
This revolutionary
new tyre design allows the vehicle to continue moving despite a loss of
pressure and is able to function even when there is little or no pressure.
These tyres
offer the following benefits over the conventional tyre :
Increased
safety in the event of sudden tyre deflation the
vehicle remains controllable
Less
inconvenience & improved safety no need to change
the tyre & wheel assembly at the
roadside
Weight
& Space saving no spare wheel
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It
is essential when using run flat tyres
that they are operated in conjunction with a tyre pressure monitoring
system, to ensure the driver is informed when there is any loss of pressure.
Run flat tyres are
designed to have a get you home capability and depending on
the particular tyre brand, can be operated up to a distance of 100km,
provided the maximum speed of the vehicle does not exceed 80km/hr. It
is suggested you refer to the particular tyre manufacturers recommendations
for their specific guidelines.
Tyres designed with this type of technology are
Bridgestone RFT,
Continental SSR,
Dunlop DSST,
Goodyear EMT,
Michelin Pax System and
Pirelli Eufori@.
Ask your nearest
JAXQuickfit Tyres Service Centre for more details.
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