Run Flat Tyres - Ford Kuga Owner's Handbook Manual

RUN FLAT TYRES

Principle of operation
Standard tyre
B
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A Wheel rim position with correct
tyre pressure
B Wheel rim position with
insufficient tyre pressure
C Tyre
Run flat tyre
B
D
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A Wheel rim position with correct
tyre pressure
B Wheel rim position with
insufficient tyre pressure
C Tyre
D Reinforced sidewall
Wheels and tyres
When a standard tyre experiences a
drastic loss of inflation pressure, the rim
of the wheel brings the full weight of the
vehicle to bear on the collapsed sidewalls.
You can barely manoeuvre the vehicle
and the tyre is destroyed.
A
Run flat tyres have sturdy, reinforced
sidewalls that support the rim should the
tyre suffer a loss of inflation pressure.
What to do if a run flat tyre has
a puncture
C
Due to the run-flat properties of these
tyres, you may not notice any tyre defect.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tyre
pressure monitoring system that alerts
you to any drop in tyre pressure. See
Technical specifications (page 156).
In the event of a tyre defect:
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•
A
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Replacing run flat tyres
C
If a run flat tyre has to be replaced, have
the respective wheel rim inspected for
any damage.
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immediately slow down to a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)
avoid sudden or erratic braking and
steering manoeuvres and be
especially careful negotiating bends
do not drive more than 80 kilometres
(50 miles) after the defect is detected
have the defective tyre replaced as
soon as possible.
WARNINGS
Make sure that the workshop is
aware that your vehicle is equipped
with special run flat tyres.
Never repair or reuse run flat tyres
that are damaged or have been
driven on run flat.