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Can a Cooper Star-fire RS-C 2.0 All-Season Radial Tire run flat?

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The Cooper Star-Fire RS-C 2.0 is not a specific run flat tire. Run flat tires have a thicker sidewall, in order to be driven to the nearest automotive repair shop for repair or to be replaced. Driving on any flattened or flattening tire is not suggested, and can be highly dangerous.

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What Run Flat code is used by Hankook tyres?

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HRS at the end of the product model description on the sidewall of the tire.

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Do run flat tyres have tubeless stamped on them?

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Any modern car tire is tubeless. So the chances of it having a tubeless stamping can be possible. Run flat tires typically have "Run Flat" stamped on them other common abbreviations are "ZP", "RFT", "SEAL".

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Does Pirelli have run flat tires, and if so, how can I identify them?

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Yes, there are a few ways to identify them. All run flat tires are marked with an ISO symbol, typically located on the sidewall of each tire, and include markings like RSC (Run Flat System Component), RFT (Run Flat Technology), SSR (Self Supporting Run Flat), and ROF (Run On Flat). All Pirelli run flat tires will also have the words "Run Flat" written on the sidewall.

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How can I ensure that my tire dealer is aware that my tires should be run-flat when replacing them?

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The tire dealer should be aware of this. Some cars are specifically designed for run-flat tires, and using regular tires may cause issues.

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