Run Flat Tires
- MICHELIN TIRES®PRIMACY MXM4 ZP (RUN FLAT)PRIMACY MXM4 ZP (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Fuel Efficient, EV, Run Flat. Designed to provide 360 degrees of ultimate satisfaction, the Michelin Primacy MXM4 is the perfect choice for those who want it...Premium precision handlingQuiet and comfortable ride$288.10 - $469.64
- PIRELLI TIRES®P ZERO NERO A/S (RUN FLAT)P ZERO NERO A/S (RUN FLAT) Tires by PIRELLI TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance, Run Flat. Ensures quiet ride, precise cornering and superior grip in all driving conditions. The all season tread design offers precision...Optimized tread pattern design enhances handling and controlUnique grooves improve grip and roadholding$270.59
- MICHELIN TIRES®PREMIER A/S (RUN FLAT)PREMIER A/S (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Fuel Efficient, Run Flat. Safe when new and safe when worn – it’s all about the Michelin Premier A/S tire! Designed to provide excellent stopping power, this...Excellent level of safetyLow Rolling Resistance$290.99
- MICHELIN TIRES®ENERGY SAVER A/S (RUN FLAT)ENERGY SAVER A/S (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Fuel Efficient, Run Flat.Ultimate Fuel EfficiencyAll-Season Safety$292.62
- MICHELIN TIRES®PRIMACY 3 (RUN FLAT)PRIMACY 3 (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Fuel Efficient, Run Flat. Enjoy precise handling, no matter whether it’s raining or a sunny day, with the Michelin Primacy 3 tire! It combines a new patented rubber...Unique tread design and new rubber compound for superior wet performanceMichelin Comfort Control technology for reduced vibrations and road noise$306.55 - $423.53
- MICHELIN TIRES®PRIMACY TOUR A/S (RUN FLAT)PRIMACY TOUR A/S (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Truck / SUV, Run Flat. The perfect match to get the relaxing driving experience you expect from your premium vehicle. PRIMACY TOUR A/S all-weather passenger...The #1 choice among top vehicle manufacturers for their premium and luxury models17% better snow traction than the MICHELIN® Primacy™ MXM4$314.71 - $332.42
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SUPER SPORT ZP (RUN FLAT)PILOT SUPER SPORT ZP (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. Get this premium-grade Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire to enjoy the exhilaration of driving Michelin’s best performing street tire!...Born from Endurance RacingUltimate Precision Handling$346.20 - $679.60
- MICHELIN TIRES®LATITUDE SPORT 3 (RUN FLAT)LATITUDE SPORT 3 (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Fuel Efficient, Run Flat. Make every ride a safe and enjoyable experience by outfitting your SUV or Crossover with ultra high performance Michelin Latitude...Designed to offer exceptional traction on both wet and dry surfacesVariable thickness sipes for enhanced rolling resistance$417.81 - $493.26
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT PS2 ZP (RUN FLAT)PILOT SPORT PS2 ZP (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. Looking for big, grippy tires that will help the car hook up and transfer all of that power to the pavement? There’s no better choice...Engineered to facilitate precise cornering and consistent straight-line performanceDual tread design and dual rubber compounding for excellent wet and dry performance$493.37 - $546.11
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT PS3 (RUN FLAT)PILOT SPORT PS3 (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Truck / SUV, Run Flat. Looking for big, grippy tires that will help the car hook up and transfer all of that power to the pavement? There’s no better choice...Engineered to facilitate precise cornering and consistent straight-line performanceDual tread design and dual rubber compounding for excellent wet and dry performance$517.25
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R ZP (RUN FLAT)PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R ZP (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Track / Competition, Run Flat. Engineered for ultra-high performance sports vehicles, the MICHELIN® Pilot® Sport Cup 2 R track tire is the...Race-inspired design to provide faster circuit timesAdvanced Bi-Compound technology to ensure precision steering and excellent dry traction on tight corners$603.21 - $820.44
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®VIKINGCONTACT 7 SSR (RUN FLAT)VIKINGCONTACT 7 SSR (RUN FLAT) Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: Winter / Snow. Type: Truck / SUV, Run Flat. Compared with its popular predecessor, the new VikingContact 7 offers a seven percent improvement in aquaplaning protection,...A tire designed for Scandinavian winters, with soft-compound technologyDelivers top-class grip on icy and snow-covered roads, on slush and in the wet$204.99 - $257.72
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®PROCONTACT RX SSR (RUN FLAT)PROCONTACT RX SSR (RUN FLAT) Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Run Flat. The ProContact RX is an all-season touring tire that comes as original equipment on many sophisticated coupes and luxury performance sedans....Perfect balance between comfort and performance.Excellent traction in any weather conditions.$257.15 - $299.55
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®CONTISPORTCONTACT 3 SSR (RUN FLAT)CONTISPORTCONTACT 3 SSR (RUN FLAT) Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. The ContiSportContact 3 SSR is a high-performance summer tire with supreme steering precision, outstanding traction and braking...Accurate braking even in wet conditions.Enhanced handling stability at high speeds.$257.86
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®CONTISPORTCONTACT 6 SSR (RUN FLAT)CONTISPORTCONTACT 6 SSR (RUN FLAT) Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat, EV. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a...Bionic tread compound for enhanced braking capabilities.Special tread design for maximum road adherence.$261.90
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®PROCONTACT TX SSR (RUN FLAT)PROCONTACT TX SSR (RUN FLAT) Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Run Flat. The ProContact TX SSR is an all-season touring tire that comes as original equipment on many sophisticated coupes and luxury performance...Perfect balance between comfort and performance.Excellent traction in any weather conditions.$270.13 - $316.22
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®CONTI4X4CONTACT SSR (RUN FLAT)CONTI4X4CONTACT SSR (RUN FLAT) Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Truck / SUV, Fuel Efficient, Run Flat. Specially designed for those drivers who travel a lot around the country and have to drive in various weather...Latest generation drive axle tyreDelivering superb traction in all weather conditions$293.63
- PIRELLI TIRES®CINTURATO P1 (RUN FLAT)CINTURATO P1 (RUN FLAT) Tires by PIRELLI TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Run Flat. The Pirelli CINTURATO P1 RUN FLAT is the right choice for drivers looking for a high performance and eco-compatible tire for medium and high-powered cars....Innovative Tread Pattern DesignOptimized Tread Design$198.12
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT PS3 ZP (RUN FLAT)PILOT SPORT PS3 ZP (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Truck / SUV, Run Flat. Looking for big, grippy tires that will help the car hook up and transfer all of that power to the pavement? There’s no better choice...Engineered to facilitate precise cornering and consistent straight-line performanceDual tread design and dual rubber compounding for excellent wet and dry performance$468.10 - $585.23
- HANKOOK®VENTUS PRIME3 K125 (RUN FLAT)VENTUS PRIME3 K125 (RUN FLAT) Tires by HANKOOK®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. Specially designed for those drivers who travel a lot around the country and have to drive in various weather conditions, all-season tires are...Latest generation drive axle tyreDelivering superb traction in all weather conditions$213.99 - $222.99
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT A/S 4 (RUN FLAT)PILOT SPORT A/S 4 (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance, EV, Run Flat. All-season PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 design with superior performance that stands out from the crowd. TOTAL PERFORMANCE™...Ultimate Fuel EfficiencyAll-Season Safety$271.99 - $508.99
- PIRELLI TIRES®CINTURATO P7 (RUN FLAT)CINTURATO P7 (RUN FLAT) Tires by PIRELLI TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Fuel Efficient, EV, Run Flat. The Pirelli CINTURATO P7 is the right choice for drivers looking for a high performance and eco-compatible tire for medium and...Optimized Tread DesignCompact Central Blocks$189.46 - $483.12
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT 4 (RUN FLAT)PILOT SPORT 4 (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. Unleash your vehicle’s untapped potential with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tire! Derived from the legendary Michelin Pilot Super Sport,...Dynamic Response technology for enhanced handling, steering and longevityMulti-compound construction for superior wet and dry performance$227.39 - $542.65
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT 4 S (RUN FLAT)PILOT SPORT 4 S (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. Unleash your vehicle’s untapped potential with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tire! Derived from the legendary Michelin Pilot Super Sport,...Dynamic Response technology for enhanced handling, steering and longevityMulti-compound construction for superior wet and dry performance$293.99 - $633.99
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®PROCONTACT RXPROCONTACT RX Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Run Flat. The ProContact RX is an all-season touring tire that comes as original equipment on many sophisticated coupes and luxury performance sedans. Its unique tread...Perfect balance between comfort and performance.Excellent traction in any weather conditions.$164.86 - $552.56
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®CONTIPROCONTACT SSR (RUN FLAT)CONTIPROCONTACT SSR (RUN FLAT) Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Run Flat. The ContiProContact SSR tire provides all-season versatility and excellent traction while not sacrificing comfort and performance. Its tread...Innate lower rolling resistance for fuel efficiency.Perfectly balanced for performance and comfort.$226.47 - $411.24
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®PROCONTACT GX SSR (RUN FLAT)PROCONTACT GX SSR (RUN FLAT) Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Run Flat. The ProContact GX SSR is an original equipment tire designed specifically for sophisticated coupes and performance sedans. Its...Improved steering precision and dry performance.Secure cornering and standout performance in wet conditions.$244.55 - $390.29
- PIRELLI TIRES®P ZERO PZ4 (RUN FLAT)P ZERO PZ4 (RUN FLAT) Tires by PIRELLI TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. The Pirelli P ZERO™ is the unique Ultra High Performance tire that combines Pirelli's knowledge gained from competitive Motorsport and...Customized Outer Tread DesignCustomized Inner Tread Design$282.80 - $705.91
- MICHELIN TIRES®X-ICE XI3 ZP (RUN FLAT)X-ICE XI3 ZP (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Winter / Snow. Type: Run Flat. Want to fully embrace winter even in the harshest conditions? Equip your vehicle with Michelin X-ICE Xi3 tires designed to provide ultimate winter...Cross Z sipes, micro-pumps and FleX-Ice compound to take on ice and snowMichelin MaxTouch construction for long-lasting winter performance$225.53 - $290.50
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT ALPIN PA5 SUV ZP (RUN FLAT)PILOT ALPIN PA5 SUV ZP (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Winter / Snow. Type: Truck / SUV, Performance, Run Flat. MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5 SUV tires offer control whatever the winter conditions. Be ready for snow, sleet, ice,...Improved hydroplaning and slush performanceUltimate snow & ice confidence$250.62 - $744.63
There’s nothing like a flat tire to ruin your trip, and your day. At worst it means getting dirty wrestling with a spare and a jack, at best you’ll be waiting awhile for roadside assistance. The one thing you can count on is being late to wherever you were going. You’ll never be delayed or have to deal with the hassle of changing or repairing a flat tire by the side of the road if your vehicle is equipped with Run Flat tires. Run flat tires allow you to drive a certain distance after loss of air pressure, typically up to 50 miles and at less than 50 mph, so you can safely make it home or to a garage.
While run flat tires are definitely a boon to drivers, making a flat tire one less thing they need to be concerned about during their travels, they were not developed solely to provide peace of mind. A spare tire and its mounting apparatus, and the jacking equipment, are heavy and take up space. By eliminating them a manufacturer is able to make a vehicle that is lighter and has more room for passengers and cargo. A lighter vehicle is more fuel efficient, and with ever more stringent CAFÉ (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards, vehicle makers must remove weight wherever they can.
A vehicle is not supported by the tires but rather by the air pressure inside the tires. If air pressure is lost in a conventional tire, either by puncture and slow leak or blowout, the vehicle is not safe to drive, and attempting to creep along the shoulder of the road will destroy the tire in short order. In contrast, a run flat tire is completely safe to drive on if the tire has little or no pressure, providing that the recommended maximum driving distance and speed are not exceeded. Today there are 2 types of run flat tires, self-supporting and auxiliary supported. There are also self-sealing tires. While these are not technically run flat tires, they must be included with any discussion of run flat tires because they provide another option for continued mobility in the event of a puncture.
Self-supporting tires are the most widespread form of run flat tires, and tires with this technology are manufactured by all of the top tire brands. As the name suggests, these tires have sidewalls that are stiffened with additional rubber and cords, enabling them to support the weight of the vehicle for a limited number of miles after loss of air pressure. They also have special beads to keep the tire attached to the wheel if there is a loss of pressure. However, the stiffer sidewalls will not make a tire with low air pressure obvious, as would be the case with a conventional tire, so self-supporting run flats must only be used on vehicles with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems) so the driver can be alerted to a low pressure condition.
The sudden loss of air pressure that occurs when a tire has a “blowout”, can create a dangerous driving situation and make the vehicle hard to control with conventional tires. However, if you should unfortunately experience a blowout with a self-supporting run flat tire, its stronger construction will help keep the vehicle stabilized so you can maintain control. Self-supporting run flat tires are original equipment on many vehicles, and any vehicle with a TPMS can be upgraded to them because they can be installed on all current original equipment and aftermarket wheels. All self-supporting run flat tires bear an identifying run flat system symbol created by ISO (International Organization for Standardization), which resembles an arrow projecting from a flat tire.
A special wheel and tire system is employed in an auxiliary supported run flat tire system. Instead of the tire bearing the weight in the event of air pressure loss, the tire tread rests on a support ring attached to the wheel, so the wheel supports the vehicle. Because this system does not depend on a stiff tire sidewall, a vehicle so equipped can have better ride quality. However, these systems are proprietary to certain OE vehicle applications, and currently not made by many manufacturers. The wheels and tires are designed to work together as a system, and the wheels will not accept any other tires. The tires in an auxiliary supported run flat tire system also bear a unique ISO symbol identifying them as run flat tires with an internal support ring.
Another alternative that can keep you moving along if a tire picks up a nail is a self-sealing tire. Self-sealing tires don’t require unique rims or have strengthened sidewalls. They are constructed just like regular tires with the exception of incorporating an inside lining coated with puncture-resistant sealant. If a screw or nail penetrates the tire, the sealant will prevent air loss and also seal the hole when the object is removed. A self-sealing tire can seal punctures up to 3/16” (5mm). Currently, self-sealing tires are only manufactured by a few prominent tire makers. Unlike self-supporting run flat tires, which must not be intermixed with conventional tires on the same vehicle, self-sealing tires can be used with standard tires, so one can be a good choice for a single replacement.