You may have heard of RFT tires before, but do you know how they differ from standard tires? The answer is straightforward: RFT stands for run-flat tire, which, as the name would suggest, is a tire ...

Although run-flat tires have been around awhile, their name can be a bit misleading. Perhaps it’d be more accurate to say “run-without-air-pressure tires,” though that would also be somewhat of a ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

The world of tires is an ever-expanding nexus of increasingly specialized compounds for any situation. There are tires for everyday roads, snow, rain, summer, racing, off-roading and tires that ...

Not to ruin your day or anything, but you should know that there’s a very good chance that you’ll have a flat tire at some point in your life. Even if you drive like a saint and carefully avoid every ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Getting a flat tire while you are driving can be a very dangerous and frightening experience. Over the years, three different technologies ...

For car enthusiasts, tires are more than just rubber hoops — they're the final link between machine and tarmac. (Here's a list of the best tires for your car, SUV or truck.) Among the many ...

Those of you who own a car with run-flat tires—tires that can go about 50 miles at 50 mph once punctured—know that ride comfort is the main sacrifice. God help you if you get an already-sporty car and ...

If you prioritize ride comfort, want to save money, and know how to replace a tire, then ditching run flats for regular tires is a no-brainer. Contrary to popular belief, run flat tires (RFT) were ...

Getting a flat tire is a surefire way to mess up an otherwise perfect day. Beyond the hassle and questionable safety of swapping to a spare tire on the side of the road, dealing with a flat is ...

Run-flat tires have been available on high-end vehicles like Corvettes since the mid-90s, but they have become increasingly common on various vehicle makes and models in the last few years. The name ...