NCT5 EMT run-flat tire, designed specifically for the BMW 540i Protection, operates effectively without air up to 185 miles at 50 mph. The BMW fitment aligns with Goodyear's strategy to introduce run-flat technology simultaneously in the original equipment and replacement tire markets. Our commitment to run-flat capability on affordable, conventional wheels is paramount to the technology's future. The tiremaker's run-flat tires, which fit conventional wheels, also come as standard equipment on General Motors' Chevrolet Corvette and DaimlerChrysler's Plymouth Prowler sports cars. Replacement tire versions for a large variety of passenger cars also are available in North America and Europe.
Protection are a natural.
Owners of these vehicles seek increased security. Goodyear run-flat technology features reinforced sidewalls that bear the weight of the vehicle even when totally deflated. The system worked so effectively that run-flat tires were specified as standard equipment on the 1997 Corvette and 1997 Prowler. Thanks in part to tire reliability, Chevrolet and Plymouth eliminated the spare tires, wheels and tire-changing equipment from these two vehicles. Automotive News magazine even has named Goodyear and its run-flat tires as finalists for its prestigious PACE Awards, recognizing automotive supplier innovation and technology.