This innovation will definitely make flat tires a thing of the past.
Ask any driver and they’ll readily tell you this: having a flat tire is one of the most dreadful experiences you can experience when you are out there on the road.
Well fortunately, some brilliant minds are working together to help drivers avoid flat tires in the first place. In a Mental Floss article, we read about the collaboration between Michelin and General Motors for a new tire called UPTIS, which is short for Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System.
As it’s name implies, the unique tire cannot be punctured at all. Besides, it doesn’t have air.
The official Michelin website describes UPTIS as “an airless mobility solution” that effectively helps vehicles avoid the dangers of flat tires and puncture blowouts.
According to Michelin and GM, UPTIS is obviously much better compared to regular tires because it also removes the need to perform regular maintenance including pressure checks and damage inspections.
Furthermore, the new tech is friendly to the environment since it decreases the number of worn tires that contribute to pollution. Besides, conventional tires are made of natural rubber and plastic.
While there are those who are “so excited” for the product to hit the market, there are others who are hoping improvements would be done before that.
As one commenter pointed out, using the UPTIS could be “a nightmare in winter conditions” if the holes are not covered up.
Michelin site’s FAQ tells us that the UPTIS will be “available as an option” for certain GM vehicles by 2024.
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