System Components

System Components








Comparison (cross section) of a standard tire to a self supporting RFT:
1. Standard tire (deflated)
2. Self supporting RFT (deflated)
A. High temperature rubber reinforcements

Note: Because of the self supporting characteristics of the RFT, it is difficult to visualize a deflation, therefore; always verify sir pressure with a tire pressure gage (refer to RPA initialization).

Note:
- With a sudden inflation pressure loss the vehicle can be driven with a maximum speed of 50 mph for a maximum distance of approximately 100 miles.
- With a slow inflation pressure loss the vehicle can be driven with a maximum speed of 50 mph for a maximum distance of approximately 1200 miles.
- A winter profile RFT will also be offered.
- In an extreme case, standard tires can be temporarily substituted on the same wheel (rim) if RFT is not available.