What is the Difference Between Run-Flat Tires and Regular Tires?
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The differences between run-flat tires and regular tires: 1. Safety varies: Run-flat tires allow the vehicle to continue driving at approximately 80 km/h for about 80 kilometers in the event of air leakage or sudden pressure loss; regular tires, if driven after a blowout, will cause damage to the tread. 2. Structure differs: Run-flat tires consist of an outer tire, inner tire, steel rim, gas generator, pressure sensor, and control unit; regular tires are composed of bead, carcass ply, belt layer, and tread. Run-flat tires have a higher safety coefficient compared to regular tires, but it is not advisable to replace the originally equipped regular tires with run-flat tires because run-flat tires place high demands on the vehicle's shock absorbers. Blind replacement can damage the vehicle's comfort and the originally matched chassis, suspension, rims, and other components.