Airless the future of tires? Michelin Uptis puncture proof tires
Published on 06-08-2019 05:31 PM
They say you can not reinvent the wheel but you certainly can reinvent the tire. The Micheline Uptis is certainly a new take and as you can see in the photo it is not a traditional tire design which is inflated with air.
What is the benefit?

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Michelin
Through Michelin’s expertise in high-tech materials, Uptis is a significant development in existing airless mobility technology. Uptis eliminates regular maintenance, such as pressure checks, and inspections for damage, such as punctures. This makes Uptis ideal for the vehicles of tomorrow, from self-driving shuttles to all-electric vehicles.
Michelin will be able to 3D print these tires in the future. That means reduced cost due to less materials and the ability to create tires quickly.
The BoostAddict question is, how do they perform? For autonomous city cars or buses we can see the use but will these tires outperform a traditional high performance tire? Doubtful.
Lower costs, no blowouts, and less maintenance sound great. You will not be able to change the pressure though so this is one size fits all and not for everyone.
Expect to see applications in the real world as soon as 2024.
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