Adding further insult to injury, the cost for run-flats in some cases is as much as 30 per cent more than a conventional tire. Run-flats, or zero pressure tires, have one distinct advantage.

Are Run-flat Tires More Expensive? In most cases, run-flat tires are noticeably more expensive than traditional tires. Buyers can expect to pay at least 25 percent more for run-flat models. However, ...

A run-flat tire is specifically engineered to withstand a puncture so that a car can still be driven, even if air pressure is reduced to zero. Its reinforced sidewall ensures that a vehicle can ...

Run-flat tires, like the one shown on this Corvette, are anywhere from 10 to 30 per cent more expensive than comparable tires. BRIAN EARLY FOR THE TORONTO STAR ...

A flat run flat tire works like a temporary spare: you’ve now got to follow limits on speed and distance (check your manual), but with no need to pull over and change a tire on the side of the road.

Contrary to popular belief, run flat tires (RFT) were first developed by Michelin during the 1930s, but they would go on to be offered as standard on our everyday cars nearly seven decades later.

Run-flat tires, like those in the photo, might look good but often don’t provide a smooth, quiet ride. MARK RICHARDSON / TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO ...

This is where a run-flat tire, like the Lexani RFX Plus tire, makes a lot of sense. With run flats, you can most often get to a location to have the tire repaired without having to swap it out for ...

It is not impossible for run-flat tires to be able to continue functioning, and Europe's FINABEL bulletproof tire rating calls for the tire to be able to function even after having the sidewall ...

Run-flat tires come in two major types: self-supporting and self-sealing. Many brands offer run-flat models in different styles, such as winter, performance, and all-season tires. Several automakers ...