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Written by Tom Harrison
Though funky-looking airless tyres have been around for a while - Michelin has been developing them since 2005 - none have yet been fitted to a regular road car available to the masses. But apparently, that"s all going to change in 2024, which is when Michelin and GM aim to introduce a version of their Uptis" tyre (unique puncture-proof tyre system) that sufficiently replicates the characteristics of a normal, air-filled tyre. Michelin says the Uptis tyre, which is made from composite rubber and resin-embedded fibreglass, can "bear a car"s weight at road-going speeds" thanks to material and structure improvements. Previous iterations of airless tyre could not support as much weight, or travel at high-enough speeds.
Date written: 6 Jun 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 15932
Though funky-looking airless tyres have been around for a while - Michelin has been developing them since 2005 - none have yet been fitted to a regular road car available to the masses. But apparently, that"s all going to change in 2024, which is when Michelin and GM aim to introduce a version of their Uptis" tyre (unique puncture-proof tyre system) that sufficiently replicates the characteristics of a normal, air-filled tyre. Michelin says the Uptis tyre, which is made from composite rubber and resin-embedded fibreglass, can "bear a car"s weight at road-going speeds" thanks to material and structure improvements. Previous iterations of airless tyre could not support as much weight, or travel at high-enough speeds.
Date written: 6 Jun 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 15932
