Uptis tires are reportedly constructed with fewer raw materials that are entirely renewable and bio-sourced. In addition to being good for drivers, Michelin is touting the new tire’s sustainable and eco-friendly design.
“Uptis is an ideal fit for propelling the automotive industry into the future and a great example of how our customers benefit when we collaborate and innovate with our supplier partners.” “General Motors is excited about the possibilities that Uptis presents, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Michelin on this breakthrough technology,” GM senior vice president Steve Kiefer said in the release. Without the need for compressed air to support the vehicle, the tire can never go flat.Īccording to a press release, the tires feature “ground-breaking improvements in architecture and composite materials” which allow them to bear the weight of entire cars. So, a puncture-resistant tire could potentially revolutionize the auto industry and help keep motorists - both adults and kids - safe from dangerous tire blowouts and flats. Michelin reports that 200 million tires are thrown away each year because of damage, punctures, and normal wear and tear. Dubbed the Uptis, which is short for “Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System,” the wheel looks like a conventional tire but has a 3D-printed tread structure inside. Michelin recently unveiled a prototype at the Movin’On Summit in Montreal.
The company has teamed up with General Motors to create the first-ever airless, puncture-proof tires. Flat tires and blowouts may soon be a thing of the past, if Michelin’s latest venture pans out.
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