In 2019, Michelin presented Uptis (Unique Punctureproof Tire System), that is a very special tire with no air that promised much longer during the day; longer than a & quot; traditional & quot; solution as well as, of course, not to get punctured . A product that anticipated the new standards that the company & agrave; intended to introduce in the future. According to what was told at the time, this tire is equipped with a composite material structure that supports the weight of the car, deforming in a programmed way in the event of holes or dips.
The absence of the air chamber obviously eliminates the risk of punctures . Owners don't even have to worry about pressure control and therefore don't risk worsening wear. These are aspects that Michelin also looks at with a view to sustainability; environmental . In fact, every year 200 million tires are discarded prematurely for a variety of reasons including punctures, minor damage and uneven wear. All this leads to a high consumption of raw materials and energy for the construction of new tires. Problems that Uptis should, on paper, almost eliminate.
After all, Michelin is working hard on the issue of sustainability; also through various projects. This innovative tire, which should arrive on the road in 2024, is; was tested on the road by youtuber Mr. JWW on an electric MINI in the company of Cyrille Roget , Group Technical and Scientific Communication Director of Michelin, on the occasion of the Munich Motor Show 2021.
The video illustrates further details of this innovative tire in addition to those already; known. For example, the structure & egrave; composed of lamellas made of fiberglass . The overall performance would be practically identical to that of a traditional tire. Michelin strongly believes in this product, so much so that it has protected it with 50 patents . The only small “ problem '', the impossibility to be able to replace the original alloy rims used with the tire. No chance of personalization, therefore, at least for the moment.
They will really be like this; the tires of the future? Perhaps, in the next few years we will finally be able to put an end to the risks of punctures.
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