As Bridgestone announces its next-generation run flat tire, learn about the pros and cons of putting them on your car.

Run-flat tires can be driven on — at least for a short distance — even if they lose all their air pressure.

Run-flat tires are designed to help avoid the danger of a flat tire while not needing a spare, but can you plug a run-flat tire if you get a puncture?

Run-flat tire on 2017 BMW 530i. It can operate at 50 mph for up to 50 miles with no pressure Sam Abuelsamid ...

Run-flat tires are most often found on luxury vehicles. BMW has been the most enthusiastic proponent among the leading automakers, and seems likely to make the tires standard on most models ...

I have run-flat tires on my 2023 Lexus NX 350h and would like to know if you recommend getting run-flat winter tires.

The main drawbacks are a stiffer ride, higher replacement cost, and driving on a deflated run-flat in most cases requires subsequent tire replacement.

Skip the run-flat tires. One-time, conditional convenience is nice, but in the big picture, run-flats are likely more trouble than they're worth.

In addition to the added cost as mentioned above, reduced tread wear is a common complaint for run-flat tires; in other words, they wear out faster.

Run-flat tires have been installed especially in luxury brands like BMW. Other makes often have tire repair kits that include sealant and plug-in compressors to re-inflate the tire.

Run-flat tires are designed to help avoid the danger of a flat tire while not needing a spare, but can you plug a run-flat tire if you get a puncture?