Michelin Has Tested Its Uptis Airless Tires at 130 MPH, and Results Are Positive
In automotive circles, airless tires are akin to cold fusion, calorie-free everything, and thoughts and prayers. They’re all nice ideas, just haven’t come through on execution. Michelin has been toying with the idea since 2005 but to no avail yet. Now, Michelin bosses told The Drive that they’ve tested their Uptis airless tires up to 130 mph with law enforcement in mind after successful applications of the technology in utility vehicles and landscaping.