You may have heard of RFT tires before, but do you know how they differ from standard tires? The answer is straightforward: RFT stands for run-flat tire, which, as the name would suggest, is a tire ...

Run-flat tires are an increasingly common type of tire on passenger cars. Manufacturers such as BMW are mounting them on new cars instead of equipping the car with a spare tire. Doing so saves weight ...

Q. In a recent response to a question about spare tires, you commented that you would like to have one, regardless of type. I have a 2018 Infiniti Q50, which is equipped with run-flat tires, and hence ...

Most drivers deal with a flat tire now and then, but there are steps you can take to avoid a blowout any more than is necessary. Having a flat tire when you’re driving at high speed can be dangerous, ...

UNION, N.J. — Foreign Tire Sales Inc. (FTS), the U.S. importer for Sampran, Thailand-based Otani Tire Co. Ltd., has introduced the Otani KC1000 RFT run-flat tire. The Otani KC1000 is a ...

What's in a name? If it's embossed on the sidewall of a tire, a lot. The best tire brands work hard to preserve their decades ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A flat tire is always a bummer, but having a spare tire can help get you back on the road quickly if you have a spare tire. Consumer Reports says safety comes first if you get a ...