Built with reinforced sidewalls, run-flat tyres have robust rubber inserts to manage the weight of the vehicle if you get a punctured tyre. Standard car tyres are supported by air and collapse if you endure a puncture.

Although these tyres are called ‘run-flat’ tyres, you are limited to 30mph and few miles if you have sustained a puncture. You must get to your nearest, local tyre garage to get the tyre replaced or repaired (if damage permits) as soon as possible.

Run Flat Tyre Manufacturers?

Some of the major manufacturers fit run-flat tyres to their vehicles as "Original Equipment" (OE). The most common vehicle manufacturer that fits run-flat tyres to their cars is BMW, Mini Mercedes and Audi.

All the leading tyre manufacturers have run-flat tyres in their tyre portfolio, and we stock a range of run-flat tyres to suit your needs. However, each tyre manufacturer refers to run-flat tyres differently:

Brand Manufacturer run-flat tyre descriptions Run Flat tyre abbreviation:

Bridgestone     Run Flat Tyre                                      RFT

Continental      Self-Supporting Run Flat                 SSR

Dunlop             Dunlop Self Supporting Tyre           DSST

Goodyear        Run on Flat                                          ROF

Michelin           Zero Pressure                                     ZP

Pirelli                Run Flat                                               Run Flat

Can I change Run Flat tyres for standard car or SUV tyres?

If you wish to change from run-flat tyres to a standard car or SUV tyres, you must change all 4 tyres on your vehicle. If your vehicle is fitted with run-flat tyres as OE, it’s likely you will not have a spare tyre or tyre changing equipment. You should bear that in mind when changing your tyres and ensure you have a new spare tyre and tyre changing equipment.

However, you should always consult the vehicle manufacturer when considering removing your run-flat tyres. Always consider that a car was designed and supplied with run-flat tyres.

Here at Ace Tyres Newport, we have many experienced tyre fitters to be able to change your run-flat tyres. 

Most of our run-flat tyres are available to be fitted the same or next day. Use our easy online tyre website to find tyres suitable for your vehicle. You can search by tyre size or vehicle registration and choose a day that suits you to have your tyres fitted.

Need some advice on run-flat tyres? Why not give us a call on 01633 376321.