Explosion-proof electronic scale, electronic inverted bucket scale, electronic weighing scale; the product power of luxury cars has always been the focus of attention in the industry. They are constantly showcasing their differentiated technology upgrades at all times, and even the tires haven't been spared. The BMW RSC tire explosion-proof system is a typical representative of this trend. However, some netizens have recently expressed doubts about this system, and some views are barely satisfactory. In fact, it's not like that. This system is quite influential and can bring significant safety and convenience to drivers and passengers.
The BMW RSC tire explosion-proof system includes RSC tires mounted on EH2 rims and the TPI electronic warning system. Once the tire pressure begins to drop, the RSC immediately warns the driver. But even if the tire pressure drops to zero, the RSC can still ensure that the tire is safely fixed on the rim, allowing the tire to travel a certain distance. Among them, the specially thickened inner wall of the tire is the secret to its explosion-proof capability.
After the announcement of this system, some netizens said that the stiff sidewall brings the most obvious change: a decrease in ride comfort. Regarding this statement, I feel there is some truth to it. Under the same tire diameter, compared with the original tire, the RSC inner tube holds slightly less air, and the stiff sidewall on a smooth road will slightly affect the overall comfort of the car, but the impact is extremely limited, hardly noticeable. To give an example, semi-independent rear suspension and multi-link rear suspension are two completely different systems, and the multi-link rear suspension system has always emphasized its excellent comfort. But after frequent driving, I didn't notice much difference in comfort between the semi-independent rear suspension of the Passat and the multi-link rear suspension of the Jaguar, they could even be considered almost identical.
In addition, some netizens say that the announcement of this system is purely manipulative and has no practical use. I cannot agree with this view. First, the safety brought by the BMW RSC tire explosion-proof system. In the case of slow tire pressure reduction, RSC tires can allow the vehicle to continue driving up to 2000 kilometers. Even if the tire pressure completely disappears, RSC can still allow the driver to drive the vehicle at moderate speed without having to stop at potentially dangerous locations due to a flat tire, especially for some young women who don't have to be stranded on the road at night waiting for emergency help, minimizing the risk of incidents.
Secondly, it also brings convenience. Drivers can drive the vehicle to a nearby repair center (not necessarily the nearest one) and then let the technicians replace the tire in a more stable way, avoiding the time and inconvenience caused by personally replacing the tire. Finally, but equally important, spare tires, car jacks, and other tools needed for tire replacement are no longer necessary in the vehicle, which means reduced vehicle load weight, improved vehicle performance, and reduced fuel consumption.
Therefore, the BMW RSC tire explosion-proof system is still quite important for consumers, providing realistic and reassuring benefits. I can also see from the side that BMW sacrifices a little comfort but gains more comfort and safety, which is also a manifestation of responsibility to consumers. In a sluggish car market with fierce competition among luxury cars, BMW's full-line equipped RSC tire explosion-proof system will be envied by competitors and become even stronger. It makes me look at it with new eyes!
Below is a video screenshot showing a car with ordinary tires experiencing lateral sliding, loss of control, and the tire detaching from the rim during high-speed driving.
A car equipped with the RSC tire explosion-proof system maintains normal conditions during high-speed driving, with the tire not detaching from the rim.
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