Run-Flat System Protects Tires, Vehicle

Run-Flat System Protects Tires, Vehicle TIRES/WHEELS Miscellaneous 26-4-27 When a tire blows out or just goes flat, it's usually not the loss of air that leads to steering problems and damage to wheels and tires, says Paulo Marin, vice president of Tyron Automotive Group, USA, Burbank, California. More often, problems result from the deflated tire breaking loose from the wheel. The new Runflat Tire Protection System holds deflated tires on the rim, helping prevent loss of control, even in high speed blowouts. The system allows the driver to slow down and run at low speeds for a short distance. The Runflat Tire Protection System consists of zinc-plated steel bands that fit into the well between the wheel's rims. It was originally developed for NATO peacekeeping forces and has been tested in numerous off-road situations with light trucks and utility vehicles. Marin says it's been used by all British fire brigades and police departments for several years and is now being adopted by a number of U.S. public safety and emergency response departments, The system can be used with all passenger vehicles, trucks of all sizes and motor homes. Installation, which can be done without removing the tires from the wheels, takes only a few minutes. There's no need to rebalance wheels. Suggested price for the Tyron Runflat Tire Protection System is about $600 for a set of four bands for the average sized passenger car. Marin says the system is available at some automobile dealerships and many more are now considering it. Check the company's Website for more information or to locate dealers. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Paulo Marin, Vice President of Operations, Tyron Automotive Group, USA, 500 Victory Boulevard North, Burbank, Calif. 91502 (ph 818 954-0400; E-mail: info@runflat.com; Website: www.runflat.com).

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