Over the years, three different technologies have emerged to make sure that you can safely keep motoring, even if a tire is compromised. These are self-sealing, run-flat, and airless tires.

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Run-flat tires come in two major types: self-supporting and self-sealing. Many brands offer run-flat models in different styles, such as winter, performance, and all-season tires. Several automakers ...

Approximately, one-third of all new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. are not equipped with a spare tire, Bridgestone said, leading to increased demand for extended-mobility solutions such as ...

Tires that self-seal have an inner layer of sealant material. When the tire is punctured by a nail or other foreign object, the sealant layer seals the hole to keep the air inside and keep the ...

There are other types of tire that can be considered bulletproof to a degree, namely self-sealing and self-supporting tires. However, Michelin thinks the future of bulletproof tires might be to go ...

Earlier this summer, Dow introduced the world's first silicone based self-sealing tire material - an innovation developed in partnership with Bridgestone, a global leader in tires and rubber.