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Tyron Showcases Rubber Runflat

: Dec 3, 2018 - : 2:12 pm

Tyron is offering a complete runflat solutions for armoured, off-road and VIP vehicles. The Rubber Runflats, which have already been trialed by the Egyptian Defence Forces on their Crocodile or Temsah 4×4 armoured vehicles are on display.

 

The All-Terrain Rubber Runflats are multipart units which makes them easy to change with standard tyre fitter tools wherever required thus reducing the logistical burden associated with other types of rubber runflat.

 

“We have developed our All Terrain Rubber Runflats based on consultations with both vehicle OEMs and the end user. In both cases they have told us they want something that enables the vehicle to continue moving at speed, reduces the logistic tail whilst giving the crew and passengers as comfortable ride as possible,” says Tony Glazebrook, Technical Director of Tyron Runflats.

 

The use of rubber versus composite materials reduces the vibration and stresses that are transmittable through the runflat to the wheels, axles and drive shafts allowing the vehicle to continue with its mission with little change to the handling whilst retaining some comfort for the crew.

 

Rubber also has the benefit of ensuring bead- lock so that in the event of a puncture the wheel stays locked onto the wheel.

 

“This is possible because rubber is a malleable material which can be moulded to fit in a space. Tyron’s run- flats are slightly larger so that they really grip the tyre something that can only do with rubber. A hard-composite needs to be manufactured to an exact size and if there is any error on the beadlock on the tyre then the chance of losing beadlock increases,” he adds.

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