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. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The idea of an airless tire almost seems too good to be true. Something that can maintain its integrity no matter what the ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Manufacturers are working to perfect airless tires in hopes of making flats a thing of the past. Airless tires could improve road safety and benefit the environment, according to ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Makers of airless tires such as Japan's Bridgestone Corp. hope driverless cars will herald a breakthrough for their niche technology, which is more than a decade old but ...

Discover the fascinating journey of automotive tires, from Robert Thompson's 19th-century pneumatic invention to Michelin's ...

Ever had a flat tire you needed to fix on the freeway at 2 a.m., lit only by headlights and pure regret? You've probably pondered: Why the hell aren't we on airless tires by now? They're flat-proof, ...

Michelin Tire released a new 26-inch airless radial tire with a four-bolt wheel-pattern hub designed for UTV’s. Originally designed for military special operations use on light-tactical vehicles, the ...

God and my readers know how much I miss spare tires. I strongly believe battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have no excuse to avoid bringing them back and that the only acceptable option other than spare ...

The idea of an airless tire holds tremendous possibility, with obvious advantages over the common pneumatic version. No longer would a small puncture create a flat and halt the movement of a vehicle, ...

Tinius Olsen has been supporting the London South Bank University School of Engineering in testing a unique one way hinge developed from the wings of insects. This new discovery from the wings of a ...

Imagine having the ability to drive over any issue ahead of you on the road without having to worry about the potential of a flat tire. That is exactly what engineers at NASA are working on. The ...

Galileo Wheel rolled out the SkidCup, an airless tire solution for skid-steers and loaders. SkidCup's design features a patented air cavity that combines the durability of solid tires with the shock ...