Are Audi Tires Run-Flat?
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Audi's original factory currently only equips the R8 and TT models with run-flat tires; other models do not use run-flat tires. More information about run-flat tires is as follows: 1. Introduction: Run-flat tires are technically known as pressure-retaining tires, abbreviated as RSC. The inflated tire sidewall is the main part supporting the vehicle's weight, especially for tires with a larger aspect ratio, where the sidewall is very thick. Severe tire blowouts usually cause the sidewall to collapse instantly, leading to an immediate loss of support and a sudden change in the vehicle's center of gravity. This is particularly dangerous for front-wheel-drive vehicles experiencing a front tire blowout, as the sudden shift in the center of gravity can cause the vehicle to lose control. The run-flat tire consists of an outer tire, a standard inner tube, a spare inner tube, a steel rim, a gas generator (or gas storage chamber), a pressure sensor, and a control unit. 2. Function: RSC technology represents a significant advancement in safety and comfort. Even when tire pressure is completely lost, RSC allows the driver to continue driving at moderate speeds without having to stop in potentially hazardous locations due to a flat tire, such as narrow and dangerous spots, curves, highway construction zones, tunnels, etc.
