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Do I have runflat tyres? Check the terminology used by some manufacturers...

Run Flat Tyres in West Sussex

A number of cars namely BMW, Mini and some Mercedes have run flat tyres from new. These tyres have thicker sidewalls than a normal tyre, the idea being that in the case of a deflation the tyre is self supporting and can be driven on for around 50 miles at reduced speeds, so that you can get to a safe place or to a tyre depot to get the tyre replaced.

Runflat tyres are generally not designed to be repaired, as it is not possible to tell what damage has been done to the internal structure of the tyre after it has been driven on while flat.

To have Runflat tyres you must also have some form of TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). This can be either indirect through the ABS system or direct through sensors fitted inside each wheel.

Some owners don't like the harsh ride often associated with Runflat tyres and opt to replace them with normal tyres, although not recommended as it can effect the handling of the car.

The problem comes when buying a used car sometimes there can be a mixture of tyres without the new owner knowing. Not all Runflat tyres have the wording RUNFLAT on the sidewall, some have letters that depict this is differing ways.

Below is a list of the terminology meaning Runflat tyre

RFT = Runflat ROF = Run On Flat

HRS = Hankook Runflat System

EMT = Extended Mobility Technology

SST = Self Supporting Technology

ZP = Zero Pressure (Michelin)

XRP = Extended Runflat Performance (Kumho)

RSC = Runflat System Component

SSR = Self Supporting Runflat

SSRF = Self Supporting Runflat

CTT = Combined Technology Tyre (Dunlop)

DSST = Dunlop Self Supporting Technology

ZPS = Zero Pressure System (Yokohama)

Additionally there are two types that have a steel ring fitted between the wheel rim and the tyre denoted by...

CSR = Conti Support Ring

BSR = Bridgestone Support Ring.

There is also this symbol that can be shown on some tyres it looks a little like a snail.

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