24 best tires with RunFlat technology

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

One of the most dangerous situations on the road is a puncture in a car that is traveling at high speed. A very unpleasant moment will be damage to two wheels at once, when the spare wheel cannot help out. To counter the sharp drop in air pressure in the wheel, tire manufacturers have come up with RunFlat technology. Its meaning is to reinforce the sidewall of the tire, thereby maintaining the ability to drive in a limited speed mode (up to 80 km / h). Today, a wide range of modern rubber is presented on the Russian car market. Recommendations of our experts will help you decide on the choice of tires made using RunFlat technology.

Selection recommendations

Appointment. The assignment of tires will help to seriously narrow the circle of applicants.

1. First of all, potential buyers should decide on the seasonality of the tires. From spring to autumn, you can comfortably move around on summer tires with reinforced sidewalls. It must have a suitable speed and load index, aquaplaning resistance and wear resistance. In regions with a real Russian winter, one cannot do without soft rubber with a high level of grip. These can be friction tires (Velcro) or studded tires. In the south of Russia, many motorists prefer all-season tires, which feel equally good in warm winters and sultry summers.
2. Car tires also differ in size. All rubber can be divided into several groups, the most popular among motorists will be tires for cars and tires for off-road vehicles. Before buying, it is important to look at the vehicle manual and select one of the offered sizes.

Tread pattern. One of the important characteristics of automobile tires, which affects the performance properties, is the tread pattern.

1. Tires with symmetrical appliqué are suitable for small cars and city cars. Experts attribute good stability to the strengths of such a tread when driving in different road conditions.
2. Asymmetric tires have a different print on the inside and outside. The inner part of the tire is responsible for effective drainage or snow removal. The task of the outside is to ensure reliable adhesion of the rubber to the road surface, to make the car stable when cornering and when braking at different speeds. Often, asymmetric tires are installed on premium cars and powerful sports cars even within the walls of the manufacturing plant.

We've selected 24 of the best RunFlat tires for our review. All of them are sold in the trade network of our country. When allocating seats, the editorial board of the magazine relied on the opinion of the expert community, taking into account the reviews of domestic motorists.

Ranking best tires with RunFlat technology

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best winter tires with RunFlat technology for passenger cars	1	Continental ContiVikingContact 7	RUB 4,240
	2	MICHELIN Alpin 5	RUB 4,140
	3	Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta 8	RUB 2,912
	4	Pirelli ice zero 2	RUB 5,127
	5	Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D	9 106 rub.
	6	Hankook Tire Winter icept evo2 W320	RUB 3,830
	7	Bridgestone Blizzak RFT	RUB 6,500
The best summer tires with RunFlat technology for passenger cars	1	MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport	RUB 6,009
	2	GOODYEAR Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3	RUB 4,900
	3	Continental ContiSportContact 5	RUB 4,150
	4	MICHELIN Primacy 3	RUB 3,750
	5	Yokohama Advan Sport V105	RUB 3,813
	6	Bridgestone Turanza ER42	RUB 9,537
	7	Hankook Tire Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117	4 220 rub.
	8	Kumho Ecsta PS71	RUB 3,311
The best winter tires with RunFlat technology for SUVs	1	Pirelli Scorpion Winter	RUB 5,000
	2	MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5 SUV	RUB 7,982
	3	Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV	RUB 6,020
	4	Continental IceContact 2 SUV	RUB 4,453
	5	GOODYEAR Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1	RUB 3,319
The best summer tires with RunFlat technology for SUVs	1	Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV	6 624 RUB
	2	MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP	RUB 4,480
	3	GOODYEAR Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV	RUB 5,570
	4	Bridgestone Alenza 001	5 587

The best winter tires with RunFlat technology for passenger cars

One of the problems that manufacturers have to solve when creating winter tires is the combination of the softness of the rubber compound and the stiffness of the sidewall. Experts have identified the most successful models made using the RunFlat technology.

Continental ContiVikingContact 7 RunFlat

Rating: 4.9

German winter tires Continental ContiVikingContact 7 have a wide range of standard sizes. The manufacturer's catalog contains models with rim diameters from 14 to 21 inches, load index ranges from 72 to 116, and speed index is offered in two versions (T or V). The experts liked the quality workmanship, low noise level, and excellent handling. Despite the high price, rubber is in steady demand in the Russian market, which is confirmed by numerous reviews of motorists. The tires are winning gold in our review.

The vast majority of users are satisfied with the performance properties of German rubber. They note quiet operation, lightness, excellent cross-country ability. The only serious drawback they say is the high price.

Advantages

• rich assortment;
• low noise level;
• excellent handling;
• good cross-country ability.

disadvantages

• high price.

MICHELIN Alpin 5 RunFlat

Rating: 4.8

The innovative manufacturing technology helped the French MICHELIN Alpin 5 rubber to take the honorable second place in our review. The range of standard sizes for this series is quite rich, the range of fit sizes is from 15 to 21 inches. The model is not inferior to competitors in terms of such indicators as load index (81-112) and speed (H, T, V). The reinforced sidewall is made using the unique Zero Pressure technology. Thanks to it, good handling of the car is maintained when a tire is punctured. Experts highly appreciated such rubber qualities as softness, low noise level, good grip on snowy roads. The model receives the Silver from our review.

Domestic car owners liked French tires for their softness in any weather, cross-country ability, handling. The downside is the high price.

Advantages

• good handling;
• low noise level;
• rich assortment;
• softness.

disadvantages

• high price.

Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta 8 RunFlat

Rating: 4.8

Rush demand in Russia is observed for winter tires from Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta 8. This is evidenced by the huge number of reviews on NM. Most of the fans of Finnish tires live in the northern regions. Experts explain this fact by the softness of the rubber, excellent cross-country ability, and good grip on the icy road. Both experts and motorists recommend studded tires for use in regions where the temperature rarely rises above -10 ° C in winter. Even the high price does not greatly affect the popularity of rubber. Motorists are ready to put up with another drawback. This is a high noise level at all speeds. Therefore, the model ranks third in the review.

The advantages of Finnish rubber, users include excellent handling, cross-country ability, durability and ease of balancing.

Advantages

• softness;
• controllability;
• patency;
• durability.

disadvantages

• high price;
• noisiness.

Pirelli ice zero 2 RunFlat

Rating: 4.

It took the renowned Italian tire manufacturer several years to update the popular Pirelli Ice Zero winter tires. The second generation was a successful novelty for the 2019/2020 season. So far, there are not so many happy owners of tires in Russia as among the leaders of the review, but the first impressions so far are extremely positive. Of the shortcomings, people note a shortage of standard sizes. Experts have highlighted such important advantages of the tires as perfect braking, reliable grip on the icy road, precise fixation of the studs. Potential buyers should pay attention only to the limited range of the load index (92 … 105).

Russian motorists speak flatteringly about the noiselessness of rubber, especially after running-in. But the behavior on wet asphalt is not for everyone.

Advantages

• safety;
• reliable grip;
• durability of thorns;
• noiselessness.

disadvantages

• shortage of standard sizes;
• braking on a wet road.

Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D RunFlat

Rating: 4.7

British winter tires Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D are created using advanced technologies. Friction tires have such qualities as handling, practicality and quietness. Experts recommend tires for motorists who live in temperate regions. The predecessor of the novelty was Winter Sport 3D. Thanks to the advanced 4D Sipe System, the manufacturer managed to improve grip, distribute pressure more evenly, and increase the permeability of the model.

Russian motorists note the versatility of tires, they feel confident in frost and thaw, paddle well in the snow, and hold the road well. Of the shortcomings, a long braking distance on ice is mentioned; in a slight frost, the rubber becomes oak.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• good adhesion;
• versatility;
• stability on the road.

disadvantages

• rubber hardens in the cold;
• long stopping distance on ice.

Hankook Tire Winter icept evo2 W320 RunFlat

Rating: 4.6

South Korean manufacturer Hankook has launched the icept evo2 W320 series of winter tires especially for European roads. This high-speed friction rubber is specially formulated to maintain its elasticity even in extreme cold. The wheels have a reinforced sidewall and a wide shoulder area for excellent handling. Experts point out the predictable behavior of tires on winter asphalt, including on wet surfaces. The model's asset should include a democratic price and a high speed index (W up to 270 km / h). The model is in the TOP-6 of our review.

Car owners praise the Korean Velcro for its quietness, durability, and road stability. The disadvantages include rapid tread wear and low snow permeability.

Advantages

• elasticity;
• good handling;
• affordable price;
• high speed index.

disadvantages

• low cross-country ability in snow.

Bridgestone Blizzak RFT RunFlat

Rating: 4.5

Japanese Bridgestone Blizzak RFT tires are of high quality. They are suitable for those motorists who are not used to dashing in winter. The speed index is limited to 160 km / h (Q), not all car owners will find a suitable size (16-20 inches). The universal asymmetric tread provides good rubber adhesion to the road surface. The composition contains additives of a special polymer modifier, it is responsible for the stability of tires under temperature fluctuations. Excellent grip is maintained even as the tread wears down.

Many users speak flatteringly about such qualities of Japanese tires as strength, elasticity, comfort, permeability. But buying tires can be problematic, especially in the regions of the country.

Advantages

• high-quality manufacturing;
• elasticity;
• patency;
• comfort.

disadvantages

• a modest range of standard sizes;
• deficit in the trading network.

The best summer tires with RunFlat technology for passenger cars

During the summer, passenger cars travel at their highest speeds. Therefore, the rubber must have an appropriate speed index, short braking distances and durability. A good set of technical characteristics was found by specialists in the following tires.

MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport RunFlat

Rating: 4.9

Summer tires MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport are designed for powerful and fast cars. The French manufacturer hired specialists BMW and Porsche to develop the model. The tires are fitted to the exclusive Ferreri 599 GTO sports car, the most powerful car in the Italian auto giant's lineup. The tires have successfully passed tests on 24-hour races, they withstood 46 hours of operation at a speed of 210 km / h. The maximum speed index in the series is 300 km / h (Y). The catalog contains tires with a landing diameter from 17 to 23 inches. The experts praised the excellent handling on dry and wet asphalt.

Feedback from domestic users helped to ensure victory for the tires in our review. They praise the tires for their stability, durability, durability. The downside of the model is the high price.

Advantages

• high speed index;
• wear resistance;
• strength;
• stability on the road.

disadvantages

• high price.

GOODYEAR Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 RunFlat

Rating: 4.8

The third generation GOODYEAR Eagle F1 Asymmetric differs from its predecessors in improved performance, it took 36 thousand man-hours to develop. The experts call the technology of active braking ActiveBraking the key moment in the new product. It made it possible to increase the area of ​​the contact patch at the moment of braking. Chemists also worked on the rubber compound formulation. Silica of the new generation improves the adhesion of rubber to the road surface. Tires rank second in the review.

Russian motorists speak flatteringly about the lightness, noiselessness, good stability on different road surfaces. The disadvantages of the model, users attribute instability to the formation of hernias. Rubber is very sensitive to a pressure drop of even one tenth.

Advantages

• cornering stability;
• noiselessness;
• ease;
• lack of rutting.

disadvantages

• do not like pressure drops.

Continental ContiSportContact 5 RunFlat

Rating: 4.7

German summer tires Continental ContiSportContact 5 are designed for powerful premium cars. The experts drew attention to the exceptional traction, which is especially noticeable when cornering and maneuvering. Excellent stability on the road rubber provides a rigid belt and additional cord. By using synthetic materials, the developers managed to reduce the weight of the tires. The tread has a unique ability to heat up during longitudinal acceleration, which favorably affects the braking distance. The model deservedly ranks third in our review.

Motorists loved the ContiSeal anti-puncture coating, impact resistance, and excellent handling on any road. The disadvantages include uneven wear and noise.

Advantages

• excellent stability;
• ease;
• short braking distance;
• shock resistance.

disadvantages

• noisiness;
• uneven wear.

MICHELIN Primacy 3 RunFlat

Rating: 4.7

Another summer tires of a famous French manufacturer caught the attention of our experts. The MICHELIN Primacy 3 has a high level of safety. The tire has excellent performance characteristics, demonstrating stability in various road conditions. The number 3 in the rubber marking indicates the superiority of the tires in three directions (grip on dry and wet roads, stability when cornering). The assortment of landing sizes (from 16 to 20 inches) looks somewhat more modest, but this fact does not affect the popularity of rubber in our country.

Users praise the tires for their adequate price, good balance between softness and stiffness, quietness and excellent grip. Of the minuses, rut, weak sidewalls are mentioned.

Advantages

• safety;
• good grip;
• stability when maneuvering;
• noiselessness.

disadvantages

• weak sidewall.

Yokohama Advan Sport V105 RunFlat

Rating: 4.6

Japanese summer tires Yokohama Advan Sport V105 was developed in close cooperation with the famous auto giant Daimler. Not surprisingly, cars Mercedes – Benz SLK and SLS in “shoes” from Yokohama come off the assembly line. Unlike its predecessor (V103), the novelty received an asymmetric tread, it has 5 massive longitudinal ribs. As a result, experts note a lightning-fast response to any steering wheel turn. The sportiness of the tires also lies in the quick acceleration on wet asphalt. The sophisticated drainage system effectively removes water from the contact patch.

Car owners are satisfied with good rubber grip, lightness, wear-resistant tread. Of the shortcomings, they note noisy work, low resistance to the appearance of hernias.

Advantages

• exchange rate stability;
• resistance to aquaplaning;
• good grip;
• wear resistance.

disadvantages

• noisiness;

Bridgestone Turanza ER42 RunFlat

Rating: 4.5

Experts classify the summer tire Bridgestone Turanza ER42 as premium comfort. The model deservedly occupies the niche allotted to it by specialists, demonstrating silent behavior on the road. The developers managed to achieve quiet operation by changing the size and angles of the tread blocks. The asset of the model should include an effective drainage system, excellent grip of rubber with the road, comfortable handling, soft passage of holes and joints in the road surface. Tires round out the TOP-6 of the best summer tires for passenger cars with RunFlat technology.

Until the novelty found a large number of owners in our country. Based on the first reviews, users are satisfied with the acoustic comfort and handling. The downside of the model is a small roll and a limited range of standard sizes (17 and 18 inches).

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• effective drainage;
• controllability;
• soft passage of irregularities.

disadvantages

• poor assortment.

Hankook Tire Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 RunFlat

Rating: 4.4

Hankook Tire Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 summer tires have a variety of sizes. The model attracts Russian motorists with an acceptable price and good performance characteristics. An excellent balance between handling and traction is achieved with the directional asymmetric tread. Precision handling is given by 3 longitudinal solid ribs in the center of the tread. The introduction of the Multi Tread Radius technology made it possible to increase the spot area, even with lateral acceleration, dimensional stability is maintained. Tires should include the absence of rutting and noiselessness.

Russian consumers note such advantages of Korean rubber as affordable price, softness, handling. The disadvantages include rapid wear, lack of disk protection.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• control precision;
• noiselessness;
• lack of rutting.

disadvantages

• no disk protection;

Kumho Ecsta PS71 RunFlat

Rating: 4.3

Summer tires Kumho Ecsta PS71 became a novelty of the South Korean manufacturer. The experts included it in the review for its dynamism (speed index up to 300 km / h), the development was carried out from scratch. The advantage of the model is excellent grip on wet asphalt, short braking distance, affordable price. One of the effective innovations is the increased number of drainage grooves in the tread pattern. The volume of the drainage system has also increased significantly. The manufacturer introduced an increased concentration of silica into the rubber compound, which favorably affected the stability of the rubber.

At thematic forums, Korean tires received top marks for their softness and quietness, affordable price and stability on the wet road. The disadvantage of the tires is low wear resistance and swelling when cornering.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• excellent handling;
• affordable price;
• lack of rutting.

disadvantages

• swelling when cornering.

The best winter tires with RunFlat technology for SUVs

The heavy weight of crossovers and SUVs is taken into account by tire manufacturers when developing winter tires. Distinctive features of tires are good grip on slippery road surfaces, strength and passability. Here are some interesting off-road winter tires.

Pirelli Scorpion Winter RunFlat

Rating: 4.9

A number of innovative technologies have been introduced by the Italian manufacturer Pirelli in the development of Scorpion Winter tires. The rubber is designed for premium off-road vehicles. High performance is achieved through a combination of carcass construction, rubber compound and directional tread pattern. Experts note the modular layout of the sipes, thanks to which it was possible to improve acceleration, improve handling and reduce braking distances. There are deep and wide grooves for efficient drainage of water, even wet snow does not get stuck in them. The model rightfully gets the gold in our review.

Domestic users are satisfied with the low noise level, softness, good cross-country ability. But the car floats in a wet snowy mess.

Advantages

• fast acceleration;
• noiselessness;
• softness;
• good cross-country ability.

disadvantages

• instability in wet snow porridge.

MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5 SUV RunFlat

Rating: 4.8

The French tire giant has winter tires specifically designed for crossovers and SUVs. This is the MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, which is similar to the similar series for passenger cars. Experts have found a number of differences, due to which the rubber is recommended for off-road vehicles. The tread has a directional V-pattern for effective traction on slippery surfaces. When buying tires, keep in mind that they were created for European winters, so the optimal operating temperature range is around 0 ° C.

According to Russian motorists, French Velcro is great for temperate regions. They provide controllability of the car in a snowy mess, behave quietly on the asphalt. The disadvantage is the hardness of the rubber in cold weather.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• good handling;
• efficient drainage of water;
• wear resistance.

disadvantages

• dubbed in the cold.

Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV RunFlat

Rating: 4.7

The Finnish tire manufacturer has implemented several innovations in the development of Nokian Tires Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV winter tires. The patented Arctic Sense Grip siping system effectively drains water from the contact patch. The new rubber compound was created in accordance with the Cryo Crystal 3 concept. Microscopic crystals provide excellent grip on winter roads. To protect against cuts and sidewall impacts, the manufacturer has introduced aramid fibers. The experts appreciated the softness and lightness of the tires, giving the model the bronze of our review.

Russian owners of crossovers and SUVs liked Finnish rubber for its predictable behavior on dry and wet roads, swallowing irregularities and joints. On the downside, they include a high price and poor balancing.

Advantages

• excellent grip;
• strong sidewalls;
• softness;
• ease.

disadvantages

• high price;
• poorly balanced.

Continental IceContact 2 SUV RunFlat

Rating: 4.6

Continental IceContact 2 SUV winter tires are very popular among Russian owners of crossovers and SUVs. Experts came to this conclusion after analyzing the reviews on NM. One of the reasons for the steady demand is the preservation of softness in severe frost. The rubber was developed for the harsh climatic conditions of Northern Europe, Scandinavia and Russia. The key feature of the model is the upgraded stud, dubbed the Kristall Stud. The number of spikes has increased, their weight has decreased by a quarter, and their arrangement has changed. This has a beneficial effect on tire grip and vehicle handling.

What prevented the tires from taking a place on the prize podium? Users note the high price of German tires, even when driving around the city there is noise.

Advantages

• softness;
• excellent grip;
• stability;
• short braking distance.

disadvantages

• high price;
• noisiness.

GOODYEAR Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 RunFlat

Rating: 4.5

A high speed index (up to 270 km / h) and a wide range of standard sizes allowed GOODYEAR Ultra Grip Performance Gen-1 winter tires to be included in our review. The novelty of the American concern was developed to conquer the European market. The developers took a comprehensive approach to the modernization, they updated the rubber compound, applied a new tread pattern, and improved the wear indicator. The first reviews from experts and users inspire optimism, the tires demonstrate good handling, quietness, and problem-free balancing.

However, motorists also signal some disadvantages. So users consider the sidewall to be weak, falling into a deep hole leads to the formation of a hernia. In the snow, tires cannot boast of cross-country ability.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• good grip;
• cornering stability;
• clear feedback.

disadvantages

• low permeability in the snow;
• weak sidewall.

The best summer tires with RunFlat technology for SUVs

The important properties of summer rubber for crossovers and SUVs are considered strength, resistance to aquaplaning, cornering stability. The experts liked the parameters of the following models.

Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV RunFlat

Rating: 4.9

For crossovers and SUVs that spend most of their time on paved roads, Continental has developed the ContiSportContact 5 SUV series of summer tires. Experts recommend buying this rubber for motorists with a calm driving style. A sporty driving style leads to rapid tread wear. This is the only limitation for tires with excellent handling, comfort, quietness, and short braking distances. The speed index reaches 300 km / h, tires with a landing diameter of 17 to 22 inches can be purchased in our country. The model wins first place in our review.

Users are satisfied with the tire's durability, handling, no rutting and no aquaplaning. They consider the only drawback to be quick wear.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• excellent handling;
• strength;
• short braking distance.

disadvantages

• no significant ones.

MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP RunFlat

Rating: 4.8

Another interesting summer tire for urban riding is the MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP. Although off-road, the tires feel quite confident. French tires look somewhat more modest in the speed index (270 km / h), but this does not in any way affect the popularity of rubber in our country. Experts highlighted several advantages of tires, these are reduced wear level, confident cornering, resistance to cuts and punctures, directional stability. The model has one of the best aquaplaning performance in its class. According to the editors of the magazine, rubber is worthy of silver in our review.

Russian owners of crossovers and SUVs praise the tires for their durability, effective braking, and precise handling. Of the shortcomings, noisiness is most often mentioned.

Advantages

• wear resistance;
• exchange rate stability;
• strength;
• resistance to aquaplaning.

disadvantages

• noisiness.

GOODYEAR Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV RunFlat

Rating: 4.7

American summer tires combine sporty handling and high levels of comfort. The model is presented in 3 dozen standard sizes with bore diameters from 17 to 22 inches. The speed index reaches the highest mark of 300 km / h. The experts drew attention to the safety of the tires, which is achieved through the introduction of Active CornerGrip Technology. Its key feature is the use of aramid fibers to reinforce the sidewall. Good grip in all weather conditions provides an asymmetrical tread pattern. Among the innovations, noteworthy is the Dual Tread technology.

The third place in the review is due to the tendency to aquaplaning and low resistance to punctures and cuts.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• reinforced sidewalls;
• good grip;
• exchange rate stability.

disadvantages

• a penchant for aquaplaning;
• low resistance to punctures and cuts.

Bridgestone Alenza 001 RunFlat

Rating: 4.7

Bridgestone Alenza 001 summer tires stand out for their high fuel efficiency and predictable behavior on wet asphalt. Japanese tires come in a wide range of sizes with a maximum speed index of 300 km / h. Experts note the increased service life achieved by optimizing the design of the shoulder tread zones. The introduction of Nano Pro-Techt technology has reduced rolling resistance. The asset of the model should include high resistance to aquaplaning, smoothing of uneven road surfaces and a long service life.

The model stops one step away from the top three due to the reviews of motorists. They criticize rubber for its noise, sensitivity to pressure levels, and difficulty with balancing.

Advantages

• fuel efficiency;
• resistance to aquaplaning;
• durability;
• rich assortment.

disadvantages

• noisiness;
• hard to balance.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.