Car and Driver Driving on a deflated tire—run-flat or not—initiates a destructive cycle: As the sidewall collapses, increased friction generates more heat, which softens the rubber and causes the sidewall to sag even further. A run-flat tire must support the weight ...
PR Leap (press release) Cloth inserted Silicone rubber is a very versatile material because it has a temperature range that is more extreme than other synthetic rubber . Reinforced silicone rubber is inert, very flexible and can be used in medical and FDA environments. In ...
