MICHELIN AND GM ANNOUNCES NEW ‘AIRLESS’ TIRE THAT NEVER GOES FLAT
Michelin and General Motors have teamed up to literally reinvent the wheel.
The two companies have rolled out a new airless wheel prototype to replace traditional tires that are filled with air and prone to puncturing.
It’s called the Uptis Prototype, which stands for “Unique Puncture-proof Tire System.” GM and Michelin unveiled the new tire at an event Tuesday in Montreal.
The prototype looks like an old-fashioned tire but has treads in the middle and no sidewalls.
GM claims the tire is both better for drivers and the environment.
For drivers, the new tire eliminates blowouts and flat tires.
