Imagine never having to worry about flat tires, emergency roadside changes, unexpected blowouts, and no more constantly checking tire pressure. That’s the promise of airless car tire technology.

We’re moving into an electric vehicle transition, but pneumatic tires feel constant. Invented in 1888 by Dunlop but championed in the auto industry from 1891 onwards by Michelin, inflatable rubber has ...

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, ...

They say that you shouldn’t waste time reinventing the wheel — don’t fix what ain’t broken, right? But that’s exactly what Michelin is trying to do. The major manufacturer of automobile tires has for ...

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 ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: From the wheels of NASA's moon rover to Michelin's Tweel, we've seen tires that don't need air for decades. We've even seen prototypes for everyday ...

As soon as 2024, a new tire could be rolling out onto streets everywhere, reducing risks and frustrations by eliminating the most problematic aspect of tires — the air. Related: How Long Do Tires Last ...

We've been reporting on Michelin's airless tire technology for more than 16 years now. Indeed, the first time we wrote about the "Tweel" back in 2005, it quickly became the most popular story ever for ...

The average motorist has a lot to keep track of these days. Whether its how much fuel is left in the tank, how much charge is left in the battery, or whether or not the cop behind noticed them ...

Air does a lot for a traditional pneumatic tire. For starters, it helps support the tire in supporting the weight of your car. Air also helps absorb impacts, cushioning the tire (and your butt) over ...