A blowout on the M1 at peak hour, or a slow puncture noticed at night in an unfamiliar area — nobody wants to deal with either. Run flat tyres let you keep driving after a puncture so you can reach a workshop safely, without the stress of a roadside tyre change. Action Tyres & More in Southport stocks and fits run flat tyres for all compatible vehicles.
Run flat tyres are built with reinforced sidewalls that continue to support the vehicle’s weight even after the tyre has lost air pressure. Instead of immediately deflating and leaving you stranded, they allow you to continue driving — typically up to 80km at reduced speed — giving you time to safely reach a workshop rather than pulling over on a busy road or highway.
For Gold Coast drivers who regularly cover longer distances, travel with family, or simply want to avoid the vulnerability of a roadside breakdown, run flat technology offers a genuine safety advantage. There’s no spare tyre stress, no waiting for roadside assist, and no jacking up a car in traffic.
Gold Coast drivers trust Action Tyres & More to keep their new vehicles running on the right rubber. From factory replacements to first upgrades, our team makes sure every fitment is spot on.
Run flat tyres suit certain vehicles and certain drivers — but they’re not always the right call. We carry both run flat and standard tyres across all major brands and sizes. Whatever your vehicle’s compatibility and whatever your driving priorities, our team will give you an honest recommendation and fit the right tyre properly.
Ready to get sorted? Drop into our Southport workshop or give us a call — we’ll have you back on the road the same day. No appointment necessary for most fitments.
Please contact Matthew and the team at Action Tyres and More on 07 5532 4599 or fill in one of the forms below and we will be back in contact with you.
Run flat tyres require a TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) to work as intended — without a pressure sensor alerting you to the loss of air, you may not notice you’re running flat until damage is done. Most vehicles that come from the factory with run flats have TPMS fitted as standard, but it’s worth confirming before switching to run flat technology.
At Action Tyres & More, we’ll check your vehicle’s compatibility before recommending run flat tyres and ensure everything is fitted correctly. Not every vehicle is suited to run flats — and we’d rather tell you upfront than sell you a tyre that doesn’t work properly for your setup.
Most run flat tyres are rated to travel up to 80km at a maximum speed of 80km/h after losing pressure — enough to comfortably reach a tyre workshop from most points on the Gold Coast. The exact distance and speed limit varies between tyre brands and models, so it’s worth knowing your tyre’s specific rating. Driving beyond the rated distance or speed on a deflated run flat can cause irreparable damage to the tyre and potentially to the wheel itself.
In most cases, no — and this is one of the key trade-offs with run flat technology. Once a run flat tyre has been driven on in a deflated state, the reinforced sidewall may have sustained internal damage that isn’t visible from the outside. Most manufacturers and tyre specialists, ourselves included, recommend replacement rather than repair after a run flat event. Some minor punctures in the tread area may be repairable if caught early and the tyre hasn’t been run flat — but this needs to be assessed case by case.
Yes — typically noticeably so. The reinforced construction and engineering involved in run flat technology does come at a cost premium over equivalent standard tyres. That said, when you factor in the cost of a spare tyre, the weight saving, and the potential cost of roadside assistance, the price gap narrows. For drivers who travel frequently or want the convenience and safety of not needing a spare, many find the premium worthwhile.
No — run flat tyres are only suitable for vehicles designed to use them, typically those fitted with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). TPMS is essential because run flat tyres don’t feel dramatically different when deflated, meaning without a sensor alert you may not notice the pressure loss. Vehicles not equipped with TPMS shouldn’t use run flat tyres. Certain suspension setups also affect ride comfort with run flats more than others. We’ll check your vehicle’s compatibility before recommending them.
They have a reputation for a firmer ride than standard tyres — a consequence of the stiffer sidewall construction required to support the vehicle when deflated. Modern run flat tyres have improved considerably in ride comfort over older generations, and on vehicles designed specifically for them the difference is manageable. On vehicles not set up for run flat tyres, the ride can feel noticeably harsher. It’s another reason why compatibility matters — we’ll give you an honest assessment for your specific vehicle.
Generally no — which is part of the appeal. Many vehicles that come factory-fitted with run flat tyres don’t include a spare at all, freeing up boot space and reducing vehicle weight. That said, it’s worth being aware of the limitation: if your run flat is damaged beyond the point of driving on it, or if you’ve already used the run flat capability, you’ll need to be towed rather than swapping a spare. Roadside assist coverage is a sensible backup for run flat drivers.
No — and this is important. Mixing run flat and standard tyres on the same vehicle creates significant handling imbalance, particularly in emergency situations where the vehicle behaves differently on each tyre type. All four tyres should be the same type. If one run flat needs replacing and the others still have life, you’ll need to match the replacement to what’s already fitted. We’ll advise on the most cost-effective way to handle that situation.
Ready to get sorted? Drop into our Southport workshop or give us a call — we’ll have you back on the road the same day. No appointment necessary for most fitments.
Please contact Matthew and the team at Action Tyres and More on 07 5532 4599 or fill in one of the forms below and we will be back in contact with you.
