The technologies used in today’s tires are vastly improved over the tires of
the early 1900’s. Improvements in raw materials & chemical compounds used in
tires have led to tires that perform more effectively for their intended use.
Whether we're talking about improvements in compound that offer better grip in
snow & ice tires or compound enhancements that provide improved wet handling,
technology continues to improve tire performance. Innovations in tread patterns,
sidewall design & overall tire construction have also led to product
improvements in today’s tires. Naturally, as types of vehicles & vehicle
models continue to change, so too must tire construction & sizes.
Perhaps one of the most comprehensive technological innovations of the modern
tire era is the invention of run-flat tire technology. While there are different
types of runflat tires, the premise is the same: tires with run-flat technology
allow consumers to travel a limited distance at limited speeds after a tire
sustains complete air loss due to a puncture or cut. They are designed to allow
a driver to travel to a safe location to change a flat tire.
