Runflat tyres are made with reinforced sidewalls which carry the weight of the vehicle in the event of pressure loss. This 'Self Supporting' Tyre Technology is typically found on BMWs and Minis and enables you to continue your journey with a flat tyre for up to 50 miles at up to 50 miles an hour.

Some vehicles require tyres that are rated to carry a higher load and therefore have a higher inflation pressure. This information can be found on the tyre sidewall marking and is marked as Extra Load (XL) or Reinforced (RF).

When buying winter tyres, it is common to go down a speed rating due to reduced speeds when driving in adverse weather conditions.

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Hankook Tyres

Hankook is ranked amongst the top tyre product range manufacturers in the world with production facilities in Asia and Europe currently producing 70 million tyres annually.

Established in South Korea in 1941 Hankook has become a truly global company supplying tyres as original equipment to vehicle manufacturers worldwide and to replacement markets in more than 180 countries. Hankook tyres were first introduced into the UK in the early 1980's and since then the company has progressively built a level of brand awareness and reputation for quality equaling that of many longer established brands.