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Renewing tyres/conditions for use of run-flat tyres > < Design of an SST tyre
Servicing tyres with run-flat capability
Servicing tyres with run-flat capability
General information
  WARNING
t  Run-flat tyres must be renewed after a puncture.
t  Note the special installation instructions.
–  As with standard tyre/wheel systems, the wheel must also be checked before fitting.
–  After a puncture, the wheel should be checked for damage (excessive lateral and radial run-out or other damage), as the wheel may have been damaged if it hit a pothole while the tyre was flat.
–  Damaged wheels must be renewed.
  Note
t  Flat tyre sprays/foams can be used with SST tyres.
t  Tyres must be renewed after a puncture.
t  Note the manufacturer's instructions.
   

Renewing tyres/conditions for use of run-flat tyres > < Design of an SST tyre