Traditionally,
run-flat tires have been used mainly for limited vehicle types as specified by
certain manufacturers for Original Equipment use. Prime examples of this is are
BMW 3 Series vehicles since the mid-2000s, the new MINI Cooper and all
fifth-generation and newer Chevrolet Corvettes.
These vehicles once represented
a small portion of the market that relied on the use of run-flat tires to keep
the vehicle mobile due to the lack of a spare tire and jack kit. The
expectation of a run-flat tire is that it can support the weight of the vehicle
without air pressure and provide extended mobility to get you to your
destination without being stuck on the side of the road.
With the introduction of the DriveGuard,
Bridgestone looks to not only capture market share on this segment, but also introduce
run-flat technology to markets who would have otherwise never considered it.
While the DriveGuard may not ride quite as softly as a traditional tire, it has
made huge advances from earlier generation run-flats in terms of its ride
comfort and longevity. Given the tire's competitive price-point, attractive
mileage warranty and capable all-season ability, it may be something for you to
consider if you have any fear of being stranded or do not have a spare tire and
wheel assembly.
The only requirement for
using a run-flat is that your vehicle must be equipped with tire pressure
monitor sensors. This represents most vehicles produced in the last decade and
all vehicles manufactured from 2008 and onward. To date, the Bridgestone
DriveGuard has been released in 32 sizes allowing for broad market coverage in
wheel diameters from 15"-19".
- See more at:
http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/motorsport-messages-from-marshall/bridgestone-drivegaurd-run-flat%3A-not-just-for-bmw-and-mini?affiliate=BF7#sthash.EIgMpg5c.dpuf
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Thursday, March 12, 2015 by Marshall Wisler
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