Ride-on TPS is the perfect and logical alternative to Run-Flat Tire technology. Although Run-Flat Tire (Tyre) Technology is great and it works, it is still an expensive and temporary solution to flat tires (tyres). The owners of Run-Flat Tires (Run Flat Tyres) still have to repair or replace the punctured tire (tyre) at an additional cost to them.
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Ride-on TPS |
Run Flat Tire |
Wheel Band/Ring
Run Flat System
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Cost. |
From R800 per vehicle.
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From R18000 per Vehicle |
From R2100 per Vehicle |
Duration of repair for tire. |
Legal life of the tire |
upto 150km |
Ranges 15 to 50km,
upto 200km
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Speed at which tire can be
used. |
Within Usual Road Limits |
80km/hr |
Generally low speed.
Highspeed possible by
trained driver |
Additional equipment needed. |
None |
Pressure sensor
required
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Special tools to
dismount/mount tires.
Optional pressure sensor to
detect underinflation
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Does tire need repair
afterwards? |
No |
Yes, after 150 km |
Risks of Tire damage &
unusable after run flat
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Does punctured tire need to
be
replaced with spare?
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No |
Yes, after 150 km |
Yes |
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Applicable for all tires
sizes.
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Yes |
No |
No |
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Added Weight?
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Negligible |
High |
Low |
Does it help Extend Tire
Life?
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Yes |
No |
No |
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Does it help Prevent Tire
failure?
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Yes |
No |
No |
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Ride comfort & handling.
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Improved |
Harder.
(Need special suspension)
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Need conscious control |
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