So you’ve got a fancy sports car named after a cat. You can’t exactly go driving around with plain old black rubber wrapped around your rims, can you? What you need are some of these pink-accented Hello Kitty tires.
The tires were created as part of an odd team-up between NEXEN Tire and Sanrio. They feature pink sidewall details with kitty whisker and hair bow artwork – just what every high performance sports car needs. I wonder why they didn’t go with entirely pink tires though. I guess anyone who puts these on their car will already have the car itself painted hot pink.
The company also showed off tires based on another lesser known Sanrio character, Cinnamoroll, but I think they’d be way better if the tires looked like giant cinnamon rolls.
[via Luxury Launches]
Looking at Michelin's new concept tire (dubbed the "Vision") is like staring at a mesmerizing painting of future wheels. The blue webbed structure looks nothing like a typical black tire, but feels just as sturdy. It also boasts a unique set of advan...
Even when I was a kid (which was a long time ago), I remember thinking how air-filled tires really are less than desirable and that there must be a more sensible, solid solution. My dad, an engineer, said the technology was available even back then but that tire companies would never let it happen because they’d stop making money off the millions of replacements each year! Conspiracy or not, the serious future of autonomous cars and ridesharing might mean it’s time to take the idea seriously. Michelin is currently exploring this opportunity with this incredible 3D printed airless tire system they’re calling the “Visionary Concept.”
According to Michelin, the system is composed of three distinct parts:
First, a wheel with no air, designed to last as long as the vehicle. Its ultra-durability comes from its honeycomb structure, which is inspired by natural models (Michelin calls it generative design: a form that mimics natural growth processes). It is made of recycled materials and it is also fully recyclable at the end of its life.
Next, tread that can be replenished by a 3D printer. The material draws on cold cure technology and delivers the same performances as a conventional tread. One notable difference, however… it’s completely biodegradable! Let’s say your tire’s tread is worn or maybe your road conditions have changed (rain, snow, heat, etc.)… you can actually print the tread you need in a matter of minutes at a number of strategically placed printing stations! What’s more, 3D printing is an additive technology, which means that it adds just the quantity of material that is necessary, where it is necessary, with no waste or loss.
Lastly, MICHELIN Visionary Concept is connected… meaning it communicates with your vehicle and your vehicle communicates with it. Without getting out of your car or even leaving your home, you can be informed of the wear on your tread and program a tread reprint.
Designer: Michelin
The problem with tires is of course, that they will go flat – especially those high pressure ones on bicycles. The best way to make sure your tires never deflate is to never inflate them in the first place. It’s the only way that a tire really can work better. Well, Nexo Ever Tires feature an airless, puncture-proof design and promise to deliver on that.
They use a unique polymer blend and the design features holes to provide a comfortable ride. Apparently they are as smooth as air-filled tires, but much more durable. The material they’re made of is said to be just as light, if not lighter than traditional tubes, and a patented technology holds them firmly into your rims. Their maker estimates they should last about 5,000 miles, so you won’t have to change them any time soon if you’re a casual biker.
If you’re wondering how they install on your rims, you can check out the video below. It looks just a little more complex than a regular tire, but you won’t be doing it with any regularity:
You can get in on the action for a $75(USD) pledge on Kickstarter, with the first tires shipping as soon as January 2017. Cyclists are going to love these tires.
[via Ohgizmo]
The problem with tires is of course, that they will go flat – especially those high pressure ones on bicycles. The best way to make sure your tires never deflate is to never inflate them in the first place. It’s the only way that a tire really can work better. Well, Nexo Ever Tires feature an airless, puncture-proof design and promise to deliver on that.
They use a unique polymer blend and the design features holes to provide a comfortable ride. Apparently they are as smooth as air-filled tires, but much more durable. The material they’re made of is said to be just as light, if not lighter than traditional tubes, and a patented technology holds them firmly into your rims. Their maker estimates they should last about 5,000 miles, so you won’t have to change them any time soon if you’re a casual biker.
If you’re wondering how they install on your rims, you can check out the video below. It looks just a little more complex than a regular tire, but you won’t be doing it with any regularity:
You can get in on the action for a $75(USD) pledge on Kickstarter, with the first tires shipping as soon as January 2017. Cyclists are going to love these tires.
[via Ohgizmo]
The best way to make sure your tires never deflate is simply to never inflate them in the first place. The Nexo Ever Tires feature a puncture-proof design using a unique polymer blend as well as a bunch of holes to promote a more comfortable ride. They are said to be as smooth as air-filled tires, and much more durable; a set will last about 5,000 miles, which let’s be honest, might actually outlast your actual bike. The design also makes for a lightweight tire that’s at least as light, if not lighter than traditional tubes. A $75 pledge will get you in on the action, with delivery slated for December of 2016.
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