Why there no run flat tyres?

Motorcycling
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So, yesterday when I go to work I found that I have a puncture and flat tyres and luckily it was only 4pm so I managed to ride it to a shop and get it repair. Then I thought what if it was 10pm and I am 20 miles from any shops, if that happens the only option I would have is to call the recover service but why there isn’t run flat motorcycle tyres? I know there’s run flat car tyres. then I came across this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emTvm5tu0ac

Anyone know if run flat motorcycle tyres actually exist?

Dan

2

To do it on cars they have to make the tyres heavy and stiff . Bike tyres are more fussy about weight and are made to flex .

3

Carry a puncture repair kit?

4

http://thekneeslider.com/michelin-airless-motorcycle-tires/

I wouldn’t hold your breath waiting for them to arrive on the market though!

5

I am sure I read a while back about an idea to use lots of small balls in a bike tyre that would stop a tyre from fully deflating. Can’t find anything now though only ones for off road tyres.

6

they do make them it’s calles mousse and is for off-road use.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_mousse

7

PR 3s did pretty well for us for a very long way on holiday once. Not saying how long but it was loooooooonnnnnng :Whistling:

8

Wow I remember those in the press 6 years ago. Could be longer, they were only going to be initially for scooters. Heard nothing since then.