What Vehicles Use Run-Flat Tires?

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GabrielaAnn
07/30/25 6:17am
Run-flat tires are used in brands such as BMW, Volvo S60, Ford S-MAX, Volkswagen R36, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, etc. Below is relevant information about run-flat tires: 1. Introduction to Run-Flat Tires: Run-flat tires are technically called "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)". The inflated tire sidewall is the main part supporting the vehicle's weight, especially for tires with a larger aspect ratio (the ratio of tire height to width), where the sidewall is very "thick". 2. Differences Between Run-Flat Tires and Regular Tires: The sidewall of run-flat tires is very thick, and the inflated tire sidewall is the main part supporting the vehicle's weight. 3. Structure of Run-Flat Tires: Run-flat tires consist of an outer tire, a common inner tube, a spare inner tube, a steel rim, a gas generator, a pressure sensor, and a control unit. Run-flat tires have special symbols after the specifications on the tire sidewall, which regular tires do not have.
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