VIDEO: MERCEDES-BENZ – PROTECTION BY RUN-FLAT TYRES
Posted 5th July, 2009 in Mercedes-Benz, Videos | 2 Comments
Here’s a look at the impressive tyres featured on Mercedes-Benz’s Guard models. With the tyres deflated, the vehicle is still able to cover up to 50 kilometres at a speed of 80 km/h to enable its occupants to escape from the danger area in the event of a corresponding attack. Slalom-tastic.
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1. 8th July, 2009 at 20:18 by Lemmyb
I think BMW was the 1st with run flats. And why reserve this technology to the “Guard” models?? BMW has already made these available to almost all their vehicles types!
2. 8th July, 2009 at 22:25 by Ben Scott
I seem to remember Porsche used run-flats as standard on their 959 – over twenty years ago. I don’t know why BMW supply run-flats on so many of their cars. Personally, I don’t like the extra cost, shorter life span or harsher ride they provide. I’m not the only one!
I can see their benefits on a Guard, especially the ones with the extra section fastened to the rim.