A low-profile tire would have numbers such as 305/30R19 on its sidewall, where 305 is the tire width in millimeters and 30 is the aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall height is a little less than ...

The low-profile tire has a wider tread and a thinner sidewall. You can also look at the numbers on the tire. There are several groupings of numbers.

I bought a 2019 BMW 540Xi brand new. I love the car. But here is the problem: The car comes with run-flat tires and no place for a spare or jack. I hit a pothole on the highway in the middle of ...

The run-flat tires are low profile. Because of that, I have already had two cracked rims that needed to be replaced. I would be happy to use the trunk for a spare, jack and lug wrench. — Don ...

According to Michelin, "In tests with a 285/30R21 tire driven through a pothole, the standard rim version punctured the tire at 28 kph [17 mph]whereas theFlexible Wheel with the Michelin Acorus ...

When it's time to get new tires for your car, you might want to consider low profile tires or standard tires. Here are the pros and cons of each.