Asked by Rahul Kapoor on Sep 23, 2024

Which of the following tire types has a support ring attached to the wheel that the tire rests on if pressure is lost?

A) Self-supporting run-flat
B) Auxiliary supported run-flat
C) Self-sealing
D) none of the answers are correct

Auxiliary Supported Run-Flat

A type of run-flat tire design that includes additional support structures to allow a vehicle to continue driving at reduced speeds even after the tire has lost all air pressure.

Self-Supporting Run-Flat

A tire design that allows a vehicle to continue to be driven for a limited distance with no air pressure due to reinforced sidewalls.

Support Ring

A ring-shaped component used to reinforce or secure the position of another part within a system.

  • Understand the concept and types of run-flat tires.