Tire giant promotes commercialization of airless tires
Tire World Network has learned that the commercialization process of airless tires is actively advancing.
At present, the top tire manufacturers in the world have announced relevant plans.
Michelin said airless tires for electric vehicles will be commercialized in the next three to five years.
Goodyear's plan came a little later, with mass production expected by 2030.
In addition to these two giants, Japanese and Korean companies such as Bridgestone, Hankook, Yokohama, and Sumitomo are also developing airless tires.
Airless tires abandon the traditional inflation function, and the biggest feature is that they can prevent tire blowouts.
It requires neither maintenance nor tedious procedures such as tire pressure detection and adjustment.
In addition, the lifespan of this tire is three times that of conventional tires, making it highly sustainable.
In the production process, airless tires can also reduce the consumption of raw materials and production energy.
As the "ideal tire" for future cars, the shortcomings of airless tires are also very obvious.
Due to the solid filling all over the body, it weighs a lot more than a typical tire.
High hardness leads to loud tire noise, poor shock absorption efficiency, and poor driving experience.
On top of that, airless tires, while environmentally friendly, are also expensive.
Tire experts believe that commercialization and widespread use of airless tires will take a long time.
Michelin said the preferred commercial use of such tires is for industrial and mining vehicles, rather than passenger vehicles.