While driving on the highway at about 70 mph, my tire was punctured by a large metallic scrap metal. The inside of my tire was completely slit open about 4 inches and the scrap metal is lodged in my tire. There is no rim damage at all. The tire instantly lost all air pressure and the lower tire pressure light came on on the dash almost immediately after I sensed the tire hit the object. I honestly only heard a thump and the car felt normal as I was driving. But after 20 seconds or so I started to feel the car sway a little in the rear as you would probably feel when the tire is low in air. I continued driving at about 60 miles per hour to my exit ramp and drove the car home at about 15 miles per hour the last mile or so. The reason I was driving so slow is because I was hearing the scrap metal clanking against the pavement with every tire rotation.
I've never had run flat tires, but oh boy am I a believer now. If this would of happened to me with regular tires, I am very confident that I would have lost control of the vehicle. These tires did not only keep me stable on the road, but also took me home safe. I am extremely impressed with how the tire handled such an extreme situation.
I've seen a few already switching tires for a performance or comfort gains but in all honesty guys, after what I experienced and how well the tire is designed, I will buy the exact same replacement. These tires are literally live savers. My safety as well as the safety of my occupants is of utmost importance vs any potential gains any other (non--flat) tires may provide.
I wanted to add that you are very safe driving in these tires. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind now.
I've never had run flat tires, but oh boy am I a believer now. If this would of happened to me with regular tires, I am very confident that I would have lost control of the vehicle. These tires did not only keep me stable on the road, but also took me home safe. I am extremely impressed with how the tire handled such an extreme situation.
I've seen a few already switching tires for a performance or comfort gains but in all honesty guys, after what I experienced and how well the tire is designed, I will buy the exact same replacement. These tires are literally live savers. My safety as well as the safety of my occupants is of utmost importance vs any potential gains any other (non--flat) tires may provide.
I wanted to add that you are very safe driving in these tires. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind now.