viper runflat tires?????

[jimandela]

does anyone know why the viper does has runflats?
i know that the vets flirted with the idea of a runflat system
it sure would solve all my trunk space problems!!!

 

[Doug Supercharged Vipers]

jimandela -

The future 2003 model year Vipers WILL have run-flat tires, 19" in the rears and 18" in the fronts. They will also have low tire pressure warning indicators.

Regards,
Doug

 

[jimandela]

doug,
hopefully after they are out on the 2003 they will be made available to the older cars (2001)

will just have to keep an eye out!!!

 

[Jerry Scott[CO]]

You can bet that these tires will be substantially heavier than the Pilots or the Sports. The feature that allows them to run flat will add mass to the tire. Does anyone know how much weight they will gain?

 

[scottgf]

If I remember correctly, DC does not recommend driving with the spare tire/wheel removed. They say the safety ,if involved in a rear end collision , is compromised . I guess the spare tire/wheel is supposed to absorb part of the impact..
Just thought I would pass that along.
Cheers,
Scott