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Tired of patching punctured tyres, or having to deal with tyre pumps at petrol stations that never seen to be in working condition? Well, Michelin is close to solving that problem. Introducing the Michelin Uptis, which was showcased at the Sepang International Circuit earlier this month.
Uptis starts for Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System, and was shown for the first time in public at IAA Munich 2021. The Uptis combines an aluminium wheel with a load-bearing structure made of glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) as well as flexible rubber composites, and these fit on conventional wheels.
With punctures no longer a concern for airless tyres such as the Uptis, this development will be kinder to the environment. An in-house survey by Michelin has found that 20% of all tyres are discarded prematurely every year due to flats and rapid pressure loss, as well as due to irregular wear due to incorrect inflation. This totals 200 million wasted tyres, equivalent to 200 times the weight of the Eiffel Tower, says Michelin.
The Uptis comes as the first step in Michelin’s Vision Concept, says the company, towards its goal of becoming a manufacturer of tyres from fully sustainable materials and processes by 2050. As of earlier this year, nearly 30% of the components in the manufacture of Michelin tyres are from natural, recycled or otherwise sustainable sources, Michelin said.
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wow.. if this takes off, imagine the billions of pneumatic tires that will be rendered redundant. landfill penuh doh
Throw the run flat Tyre and use this?
What is the advantage?
Next target for thieves.
‘Never worry about your tyres getting punctured again!’ but ‘should more worry about your tyres getting stolen again and again!’
Even if this does not take off, billions of tyres will still be discarded when they wear out…
Ok fine. Yada Yada Yada.. so, when can we hv it ? 2024 debut, meaning 2026 ?
We want flying car last time say already have lol don’t know which minister tokok
not suitable for drifting. high speed conering.
not compatible to present tyres rim, do needs special rim for this airless tyres….
people can just slash through those fins, then the tyre would be compromise while driving. It is worst then conventional tyres that just punctured and we know before we drive.