Can You Still Drive with a Flat Run-Flat Tire?
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You can still drive with a flat run-flat tire. Even if the tire loses all air pressure, you can continue driving at a speed of 80 km/h without immediately needing to replace the tire. Here are the relevant details: 1. The differences between RSC tires and traditional tires include run-flat capabilities, reinforced sidewalls, additional valve strips, and high-heat-resistant synthetic rubber materials. Run-flat tires can still be driven for up to 250 kilometers after a puncture. In reality, if the damage is severe (e.g., a large puncture from a sharp object) or road conditions are poor, the driving distance may be reduced to several tens of kilometers, typically within a range of around 100 kilometers. 2. The reason RSC run-flat tires do not collapse after losing air is mainly due to their thickened rubber sidewalls. Even without air pressure, the sidewalls can support the vehicle's weight, preventing severe deformation. Therefore, a punctured run-flat tire does not significantly affect the vehicle's driving performance.