Operating requirement
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Run Flat
tyres have been developed based on the specifications of the vehicles on which they are mounted. Accordingly,
Run Flat
tyres may only be mounted on vehicles specifically manufactured to accommodate
Run Flat
tyres.
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Run Flat
tyres must be mounted in conjunction with a functional Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The mounting of tyres and installation of the TPMS should be carried out by a specialised dealer.
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Pirelli
certifies that after pressure loss,
Run Flat
tyres can continue to run for 80km (50 miles) at a maximum speed of 80km/h (50 mph). Always refer to the vehicle owner's manual with respect to specific safety and operating information relating to the vehicle.
- After low pressure warning is shown, the condition of the remaining tyres and the TPMS should be immediately checked by a specialised dealer.
- A tyre should always be changed and not repaired after a loss of pressure, as it is not always possible to establish the time and conditions under which the tyre has been used with insufficient inflation pressure.
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Damaged
Run Flat
tyres, or
Run Flat
tyres that have experienced a loss of pressure should be immediately replaced with another
Run Flat
tyre of identical size and service description (Load Index and Speed Code).
Pirelli
recommends that a tyre of a different type, or which contains a different load index or speed code, should never be mounted on the same vehicle.
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After a loss of pressure, the rims should be inspected to ensure they haven't been damaged. Damaged or deformed rims should always be replaced prior to mounting a new
Run Flat
tyre.
Pirelli
recommends the use of Extended Hump rims (EH2), which reduce the risk of bead unseating in case of loss of pressure.
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Pirelli
reserve the right to modify the data contained in this communication without notice.
Last Revised: 16
2006