Motoring Feature: Can run-flat tyres survive South African roads?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about the origin of run-flat tyres, designed mainly for European roads with shorter distances and smoother tar surfaces. Their unique rim and tyre design that allows drivers to continue for a limited distance after a puncture, the cost implications, and why certain vehicles, like bakkies, are not suited for run-flats due to their off-road use.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702    702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/  702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.