Run Flat Tyres???

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Run Flat Tyres???

Post by Joloke »

Aparently our Rocco has Run Flat Tyres?
at least i thought it did? Sure i read it somewhere?
we were under the impression that Run Flat meant exactly that and if they got a puncture we could simply drive to the nearest dealer/kwik fit etc to get the tire repaired or replaced if necessary?

We were a little confused today when we opened the boot and pulled up the carpet to find a spare tyre :eyepop: :eyepop: :eyepop:
Have i got it wrong how Run Flats work and you still need a spare?

Or hasn't our Rocco got Run Flats after all?

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Re: Run Flat Tyres???

Post by RW1 »

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Nope, they are self sealing which is not the same thing. See here.
Running the tyre while flat will damage it in the same way as an ordinary tyre, hence your spare.

Read the Continental Tyres link.

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Re: Run Flat Tyres???

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RW1 wrote::shake:
Nope, they are self sealing which is not the same thing. See here.
Running the tyre while flat will damage it in the same way as an ordinary tyre, hence your spare.

Read the Continental Tyres link.

C.
Thanks for the link maybe ours doesnt even have self sealing tires?

Our Rocco doesnt have Continentals it has Pirellis heres a piccy :D
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So long as i know now i wont try driving around on flat tyres :lol:

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Re: Run Flat Tyres???

Post by RW1 »

I think they are more part of the BlueMotion package on the 140PS TDi.

http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/car/g ... erformance" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Run Flat Tyres???

Post by Ashanl »

Jodie your car does have the self seal tyre.
Have a look at the pic you posted at around the 8'o clock position it says "seal inside".
I have the same set on mine.
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