Hello everyone, today we're going to talkThe difference between a run-flat tire and a regular tire is **。Tires are an important part of the car, which directly affects the driving safety and comfort of the car. There are many kinds of tires in the market, such as regular tires, run-flat tires, vacuum tires, and many more. So, what is the difference between a run-flat tire and a regular tire?What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of them?Next, I will give you an analysis.
Flat-proof tires, as the name suggests, are tires that can still support the weight of the vehicle and keep the vehicle running in the event of a tire deflated or punctured. The English name of run-flat tire is run-flat tire, and the words RSC or SSR are generally marked on the tire marking.
The main feature of a run-flat tire is that it has a thicker sidewall than that of a regular tire, is made of a synthetic rubber material with high heat resistance, and has an additional valve strip. In this way, even if there is no air pressure inside the tire, the stiff sidewall can keep the tire from serious deformation and enough to support the weight of the vehicle and keep the vehicle moving.
The biggest advantage of run-flat tires is safety. When the tire suddenly leaks or loses pressure, the run-flat tire can allow the vehicle to continue to drive for a distance, generally less than 80 kilometers per hour, about 80 to 250 kilometers, which can avoid the vehicle from losing control or stopping in a dangerous place, providing more time and space for drivers and passengers to find a place to repair or replace tires.
Another advantage of run-flat tires is their longevity. Because the tire wall of the run-flat tire is thick, it is more difficult to puncture, so it has a longer life than the average ordinary tire.
The disadvantages of run-flat tires are mainly in the following aspects:
Poor comfort. The sidewall of the run-flat tire is hard, resulting in a relatively poor shock absorption effect, and the vehicle has more aftershocks when it goes through large and small bumps, and the ride is not comfortable enough.
Loud noise. The tire noise of run-flat tires is greater than that of ordinary tires, especially at high speeds, wind noise and tire noise are more obvious, which affects the comfort and quietness of driving.
*High. The ** of run-flat tires is higher than that of ordinary tires, generally several times that of ordinary tires, and the cost of replacing four tires is very expensive.
It's hard to tinker. Once the run-flat tire is punctured, it is difficult to repair it, because the tire wall is too thick, the ordinary tire repair method is not very applicable, professional equipment and technology are required, and the tire noise after repair will increase slightly.
Accessories are expensive. Run-flat tires also need to be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system to detect the air pressure and temperature of the tires and remind the driver in time that these tire pressure sensors are also very expensive and need to be replaced once damaged.
In short, the difference between run-flat tires and ordinary tires mainly lies in the structure, safety, comfort, noise, service life and repair. The advantages of run-flat tires are safety and longevity, and the disadvantages are comfort, noise,** and patching. Flat-proof tires are suitable for those who have high requirements for safety and do not care much about comfort and safety, while ordinary tires are suitable for those who have high requirements for comfort and safety and do not care much about safety. Of course, whether it is a run-flat tire or an ordinary tire, it needs to be checked and maintained regularly to avoid excessive wear or damage to the tire, and ensure the normal operation of the tire and the safe driving of the car.
I am a ten-year car repair master Lao Zhang repairing cars, and I will talk to you about this today, I hope it will help you. If you have any other questions about the car, please leave a message and let me know, I will try my best to answer for you. See you next time!Tires