How can you tell if a Pirelli tire is run flat?

Pirelli signify that a particular model is a Run Flat tyre by printing RSC or Run Flat on the sidewall of the tyre. To find out whether the tyres currently fitted to your vehicle are Run Flat tyres, check to see if this symbol appears on the sidewall.

Can you put run flats on any rim?

The short answer: yes. Run-flat tires and regular tires that are the same numeric size will have the same physical dimensions, and can fit properly on the same wheels. The only difference with run-flat wheels is they usually have an extra hump behind the bead seat.

How do you tell if you have run-flat tires Continental?

If you are unsure whether your car is fitted with run flats, they can be easily identified by the symbols on the sidewall of the tyre. Continental developed their SSR (Self-Supporting Runflat) technology for low section tyres, which can fit all standard rims.

Which BMW has run-flat tires?

Note: 5 Series (E60) 530i, 530d, 545i and 550i are the only models to have Run Flat technology and an emergency spare wheel.

Do you need special rims for run-flats?

No spare: Vehicles equipped with run-flats do not carry a spare wheel and tire, which means they don’t have a jack or tools either. Actual data on the longevity of run-flat tires has been hard to find.

Is it OK to replace run-flat tires with regular tires?

Yes, you can replace four run-flat tires with four conventional tires as long as they meet your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations. A run-flat tire is designed to keep a vehicle traveling safely and under control for a limited distance, even after a puncture.

How long will a run-flat tire last?

around fifty miles
Run flat tyres are designed to remain safe and functional for a limited time with no air pressure. That means, in the event of a puncture, you can continue driving for around fifty miles without having to change the tyre — which could be enough to get you home, or to a garage.

Can a BMW 5 series have four run flat tyres?

An increasing amount of vehicle manufacturers are opting to fit new cars with run flat tyres – so when you buy, for example, a new BMW 5 series or Mini, then it will come with four run flat tyres. This means that it will not have a spare tyre or tyre changing equipment included as standard.

What’s the range of a run flat BMW?

For the last several years, many car manufacturers (particularly BMW) have been switching to run-flat tires as Original Equipment with the advertised benefit of up to 50 miles of driving range once the tire has completely deflated.

Why are alloy wheels not good for runflat tyres?

Alloy wheels fitted with runflats are susceptible to cracking. This is due to the sidewall of the tyre being so hard (to support the vehicle in the event of a flat tyre) all of the shock energy from potholes, bumps etc is transferred into the wheel causing a fracture.