Airless tyres that do not puncture are getting close to market but some remain sceptical about them.
The sight of a car limping along on a near-flat tyre, or a roadside wheel change are still common.
Special plastic spokes, support a thin, reinforced rubber tread. The spokes flex and contort as the car goes through its paces.Michael Rachita, Goodyear's senior program manager for non-pneumatic tyres , is upfront about the limitations: "There will be noise, and some vibration. We're still learning how to soften the ride. But we think you'll be surprised at the performance." He wasn't wrong.
Mr Rachita says: "While air-filled tyres will always have their place, a mixture of solutions is needed. As we move into a world where autonomous vehicles are becoming more common and many cities are offering transport-as-a-service strategies, having a maintenance-free tyre is hugely important." Cyrille Roget, a scientific and innovation expert at the French tyre maker, won't confirm the Bolt reports, but tells the BBC Michelin will have more to say later this year.
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