Airless tires are probably going to feel even worse, and there isn’t much engineers can do about that. Airless tires will almost certainly become an option within the next decade, ...

The concept of airless tires dates back to 1938, when J.V. Martin introduced a safety tire supported by an X-shaped spoke system. From there, the most notable uses of airless tires were in space ...

Airless tires have been “a few years away” from production for decades now. They’re one of the automotive version of vaporware (at least those meant for passenger vehicles), alway… ...

While an airless tire, by definition, can’t puncture or run flat, it has its own unique set of problems. Spokes can be cut, torn, ripped or otherwise damaged, reducing the life of the tire.

Bengt Halvorson April 22, 2024 Comment Now! Michelin built its name on tires that ride on a cushion of air. But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless.

Michelin has been working with General Motors to develop airless tires that will be sold on a next-generation Chevrolet Bolt electric car, expected to go on sale in the next few years, a Michelin ...

Fast forward into the 21 st century, and Michelin announced its X Tweel Turf airless tires would be available on commercial John Deere ZTrak mowers in 2014. Since then, the tire manufacturing ...

NASA’s Newest Airless Tire Was Developed for Mars; Tech Dept.: The Latest on the Airless Tire; The Uptis concept tires have a maximum speed of 130 miles per hour and a max load of 1102 pounds.

In development since 2006, Toyo Tires has been in on airless tires for a while and now its Noair tire is inching towards production for small EVs in Japan.

Smart Tire Company’s innovative technology, used on NASA’s Mars Rover, could be great for bicycles, but its focus isn’t on performance bikes.

Airless tires are probably going to feel even worse, and there isn’t much engineers can do about that. Airless tires will almost certainly become an option within the next decade, ...

The prospect of airless tires is exciting, especially for something like a lawnmower where a flat tire is incredibly inconvenient, but they don't come cheap. Tech. Smartphones; ...