Run-flat tyres let you keep driving a limited distance at reduced speed after a puncture, so you reach a fitter instead of changing the wheel at the roadside. Staggered fitments use different tyre sizes front and rear. Many BMW and Mercedes models use run-flats, and their performance models often run staggered sizes. QARO fits both at your car anywhere in the UAE, with new tyres starting from AED 400 per tyre fitted, including balancing and the TPMS reset.
Run-flat tyres
- How to tell: the sidewall carries the run-flat marking used by that tyre maker, and cars built for run-flats often carry no spare wheel.
- After a puncture: the tyre pressure warning comes on. Keep within the distance and speed limits in your owner’s manual and go to a fitter. Do not jack the car up at the roadside.
- Repair or replace: some car and tyre makers say a punctured run-flat should be replaced rather than repaired. Ask before you book a repair.
- Replace like for like: a car designed for run-flats, with no spare, should stay on run-flats.
Staggered tyres
- What it means: the front and rear tyres are different sizes, the rear usually wider, sometimes on a different wheel size too.
- No front-to-rear rotation: the sizes differ, so tyres stay on their axle and usually wear out at different rates.
- Buy in pairs per axle, with the exact size and specification for each end of the car.
QARO tyre services for these cars
| You need | QARO service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| New run-flat or staggered tyres | Tyres fitted at your car, with balancing, TPMS reset and the old tyres taken away | Starting from AED 400 per tyre |
| A puncture in a normal tyre | Puncture repair at the car | Starting from AED 175 |
| Low pressure | Tyre air top-up | Starting from AED 150 |
Confirm the exact run-flat specification and the front and rear sizes when you book, so the right tyres come with the technician. The tyre size is on the sidewall, for example 225/45R17 91W.
FAQs
- Does QARO fit run-flat tyres? Yes, including staggered front and rear sizes on cars such as BMW M and Mercedes-AMG models.
- How far can I drive on a punctured run-flat? Only within the limits in your owner’s manual; they differ by car.
- How much are run-flat tyres in Dubai? QARO tyres are starting from AED 400 per tyre fitted; run-flat and performance sizes cost more, with the price for your size and brand shown in the app.