If you keep an eye on automotive technology, you may have noticed that one of the major tyre manufacturers is about to release something big. They intend to offer a product that will be an all-in-one wheel/tyre combination and that is intended to be completely puncture-proof. This would be a revolution if it works and becomes widespread, and it'll be exciting to see what happens. In the meantime, you may be fed up with all of those flat tyres yourself but may be able to take advantage of a helpful solution right now. What should you be aware of?

Motorsport Technology

Tyre development often originates in the field of motorsport, and run-flat tyres were first developed in the field of rallying. The objective was to ensure that the car in question could get to the end of the competitive test without needing to stop to change a flat tyre, and the end result was very successful. Several companies decided to introduce this type of tyre to their high-end luxury vehicles, but now, you can get them for your average car or truck as well, so long as the vehicle is equipped with certain technology.

Run-Flat Design

A run-flat tyre is designed with a toughened sidewall that will allow the air to escape without causing a failure. In a conventional tyre, the weight of the vehicle above will press downwards as the air is released, and this will force the driver to stop to change the wheel. In this case, however, the tyre will maintain its basic integrity and the driver will be able to get to a nearby workshop so that a technician can take care of the puncture.

Warning Equipment

Still, these tyres are not meant to be driven at speed in this situation, and this is why the vehicle needs to be equipped with a warning system to let the driver know when the tyre has lost pressure. Some vehicles have this equipment as standard, but many do not. If you want to fit puncture-proof tyres to your car or truck, you will need to have this safety measure in place. It's relatively simple technology and basically senses whether or not the tyre is fully inflated. If this is not the case, a signal is sent which will trip a light on the dashboard and prompt the driver to take action.

Puncture Less

Talk with your tyre supplier to see if you can get this type of tyre fitted to your vehicle so that you never have to deal with that fiddly jack ever again. To learn more about car tyres, consult a resource in your area.

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