Are run flat tyres safer than regular tyres?

Safety of Run-Flat tyres

The safety of run-flat tyres depends on the situation involved.

For example:

In the situation of a flat tyre or any emergency where the car has to stop on the road, run-flat tyres give the driver a chance to remain mobile and avoid the extreme danger of changing a tyre when the car is stopped on the road.

In everyday driving

In everyday driving, standard and run flat tyres perform the same in terms of grip, braking and handling. There is no difference between the two in safety.

Safety of run flats in different situations

Situation:

Flat tyre on a motorway

Advantage of run flats?

Yes, a driver would avoid stopping on the road and leaving the car vulnerable to roadside hazards.

Situation:

Flat tyre on a road where visibility is poor

Advantage of run flats?

Yes, driving can be continued until you reach a safe place to stop where the road is clear to avoid stopping on the road and leaving the car vulnerable to roadside hazards.

Situation:

Everyday driving

Advantage of run flats?

No difference.

Situation:

Everyday wet driving

Advantage of run flats?

No difference.