Run-flat tires are designed to help avoid the danger of a flat tire while not needing a spare, ... the tire can be repaired with a plug. Run flats, though, are a different story.

Our grandparents would agree that they're a modern miracle: tires that keep on turning even when they're flat. But how exactly does a run flat tire work?

First time owners of run-flat equipped cars are almost always caught off guard when they arrive at their dealership to have one of those tires repaired due to a nail or puncture.

Run-flat tires safe, but not safe from lawsuits / Complaints about price, wear, lack of repair facilities. By Christopher Jensen, New York Times March 24, 2007. Run-flat tires, ...

Run-flat tires are expensive; a replacement P-Zero costs over $420 with labor and taxes. In my case, the repair cost was not covered by BMW, and while Pirelli has its own warranty, it's conditional.

Run-flat tires are available in winter, sports, and other types for year-round use; Cons: Run-flat tires are typically more expensive than traditional tires; Most run-flat tires negatively impact ...

Tire manufacturers use the same materials from common tires in making a run-flat tire, so the wear rates should be comparable, though a J.D. Power study noted by Edmunds found that some users ...

Consult your owner's manual on how to execute this temporary repair, and proceed to a tire store to replace or repair the tire as soon as possible. Step 3: Jack It Up ...

Run-flat tires are designed to help avoid the danger of a flat tire while not needing a spare, ... the tire can be repaired with a plug. Run flats, though, are a different story.

Run-flat tires are also more expensive than their conventional counterparts — they often sell for $40 to $65 more than conventional tires — and they're not always repairable after a puncture.