What is Dunlop DSST?

What is Dunlop DSST?

Dunlop® Self-Supporting Technology (DSST)® uses a patented sidewall construction to allow continued driving on a flat tire for up to 50 miles at 50 mph in normal conditions.***

Are Dunlop Sport Maxx Tyres run flat?

A unique tread compound has been incorporated in the tyre to ensure maximum grip, whilst not compromising on safety and comfort. The SP SportMaxx TT is available with run-flat to allow drivers to stop a vehicle at a safe place after a puncture has occurred.

What Dunlop are run flat Tyres?

How to Identify Run Flat Tyres. Dunlop RunOnFlat™ tyres are identifiable by the ‘RunOnFlat’ technology symbol on the sidewall of the tyre or ‘ROF’ text.

How do I know if my Dunlop tyre is a run flat?

Dunlop signify that a particular model is a Run Flat tyre by printing DSST or Run on Flat on the sidewall of the tyre. To find out whether the tyres you currently have fitted to your vehicle are Run Flat tyres, check to see if either of these symbols are present on the tyre’s sidewall.

How far can you drive on a Dunlop run-flat tire?

50 miles
Dunlop RunOnFlat™ tyres utilise technology that allows you to drive up to 50 miles at a maximum speed of 50mph* on a flat or punctured tyre.

Are run flat tyres repairable?

The short answer is no. Manufacturers of run flat tyres recommend that you replace your tyres rather than repair them for a very good reason – the reinforced design and structure of a run flat makes it extremely difficult to tell whether there’s secondary damage and the internal structure has been compromised.

How many years do run-flat tires last?

Like any other tires, you can’t keep run-flat tires for more than ten years on your car. Once they exceed ten years, you need to replace them.

Can you inflate a run flat TYRE?

Run flat tyres aren’t repairable. That’s because, once they’ve been driven on, they lose their structural integrity, making them unsuitable for puncture repair. If they are patched up, it’s highly likely they’ll puncture again down the line due to uneven wear and loss of rigidity.

Can Dunlop run flats be repaired?

Unless otherwise specified in the car owner’s manual, a Goodyear or Dunlop self supporting tyre can be repaired by a qualified tyre professional after a thorough inspection and analysis of the tyre history. In case of doubt the tyre should not be repaired.

Why are run-flat tyres so expensive?

Run flats are more expensive than regular tires. Partially because they are ‘performance’ tires designed for high end or performance cars, and partially because they are a smaller part of the market, they tend to be more expensive.

How long do run-flat tires last?

Run flat tyres are designed to remain safe and functional for a limited time with no air pressure. That means, in the event of a puncture, you can continue driving for around fifty miles without having to change the tyre — which could be enough to get you home, or to a garage.

Do run flats go to 0 psi?

Reinforced sidewalls allow run flat tires to be useable even at 0 psi.