Can BMWs be equipped without run-flat tires?

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TravisRose
07/29/25 9:01pm
BMWs can be equipped without run-flat tires. The function of run-flat tires: Run-flat tires, technically known as "puncture-proof tires," address a very serious safety hazard—tire blowouts, especially on highways. Equipping vehicles with "run-flat tires" largely mitigates these safety concerns. Run-flat tires do not immediately lose all air pressure; due to their unique tire construction, they enable continued driving for a certain distance even when leaking air. Advantages of run-flat tires: The benefits of run-flat tires include the ability to drive 100-200 kilometers at a certain speed even when tire pressure is zero, high safety performance by preventing loss of control during high-speed driving due to sudden pressure loss, eliminating the need for a spare tire, and reducing fuel consumption.
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