![]() ![]() ![]() More uniformity and a lower weight means less of the traditional runflat issues, while retaining the safety benefits of runflat technology. Its NEO T-01 technology, developed by Falken’s parent company Sumitomo Rubber Industries (the fifth-largest tyre manufacturer in the world) uses a novel assembly method that, when combined with upgrades in compound and construction, improves uniformity at high speed by up to 70 percent and reduces weight by 10 percent compared with conventional run-flat tyres. The Falken Wayįor the latest Falken FK453 Runflat, Falken believe they've found a better way of making a runflat tyre. This strength comes from extra materials, which gives the tyre extra weight, and causes the handling problems mentioned above. ![]() This is due to the way runflat tyres differ from normal tyres - in order to strengthen the tyre to accept such high deflated loads, a lot of effort is put into reinforcing the sidewall. Runflat tyres, especially the early generation of tyres, are known for being uncomfortable, noisy, susceptible to tramlining and generally all round unpleasant to live with. Sadly, this extra level of safety comes with a price, namely comfort. Designed with safety in mind, a runflat tyre can be fully deflated, and still driven on for up to 50 miles at 50 mph, meaning punctures are far less of a safety issue or inconvenience than they used to be. Runflat tyres are both a genius idea, and a mini disaster. ![]()
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