All You Need To Know About Run-Flat Tyres

The automotive industry is progressing at a rapid rate. Now, we have access to a variety of products and services that were quite impossible in the past. For instance, we can never forget how greatly the TPMS system helps us. Tyre pressure monitoring system or TPMS is a beautiful feature that warns you about any inadequate air pressure in your tyres.

Consider it to be just like a mother who scolds his son for not eating enough lunch. Well, in the case of cars, fortunately, they don’t have to eat veggies. We must say they are fortunate!

Exciting feature, isn’t it? Why not dive even deeper into the ocean of modern advancements that the garage industry has developed over the years. Imagine a tyre that could send love letters to your better half. Well, keep on imagining because it's not possible. Sorry for raising your heartbeats. But we do have a reason for increasing your adrenaline. Allow us to introduce to you- run-flat tyres. Let us discuss what makes this invention special?

What are run-flat tyres and why are they so special?

Run-flat tyres are a fantastic piece of technology. They enable your car to keep on moving even after a puncture. Well, that is something better than sending love letters! Moreover, run-flat tyres also have the ability to resist any holes or minor damages in the tyre.

But how do they perform such activities? Let’s discuss in detail how to send love letters to your better-half. ‘Just Kidding.’ We will definitely consider that some other day. For now, let’s focus on the working of your run-flat tyres.

How Do Run-flat tyres work?

1. Self-Supporting mechanism

You’d be happy to know that run-flat Tyres Shrewsbury can support themselves in crisis. No, we are not talking about the 2012 apocalypse. We want you to focus on sudden punctures and damages that your car incurs on the road. This 8th wonder of the world happens because of a reinforced sidewall. It helps to support the weight of your vehicle even if the puncture has taken place.

2. Support-ring mechanism

If you are tired of reading the term ‘support,’ our apologies. But that’s what makes run-flat tyres an Oscar winner. Wait! Isn’t that trophy for movies? Never mind. We are sure if directors make a movie on run-flat tyres, it will surely win an Oscar. Getting back to the real world, the support ring mechanism is nothing but a hard ring of rubber or some equivalent material.

Just like the self-support mechanism, this technology also supports your car, and its weight in scenarios of puncture. Although both of the mechanisms look alike, they differ in their prices. It’s quite tricky to determine which doppelganger brother (run-flat mechanisms) is better.

But a lot of people still prefer regular tyres. This is because they are unaware of the cost-effectiveness of run-flat tyres.

How much do run-flat tyres cost?

Although regular tyres lie in the price range of £50-£80, they cannot match the standards of a run-flat tyre. You can expect an average run-flat tyre to cost you £96. It’s quite understandable that run-flat is a tad bit expensive. But in long terms, it’s better to fit your car with a run-flat tyre than stopping at a roadside for tyre replacement. Moreover, you’ll be spending huge amounts on towing vans and some sundry expenses as well.

If you want to know more about run-flat tyres, visit us, at SP Tyres.We also provide top-notch Tyre Fitting Shrewsbury at attractive prices.