{"id":97906,"date":"2023-12-05T21:50:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T05:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=97906"},"modified":"2024-01-19T16:06:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T00:06:57","slug":"are-airless-tires-a-good-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/are-airless-tires-a-good-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Airless Tires a Good Idea?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_20fdea-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_20fdea-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_20fdea-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_20fdea-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_20fdea-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_20fdea-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_20fdea-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_20fdea-f5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_20fdea-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_20fdea-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_20fdea-f5 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-b7ef89  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-2d8163\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e52a0-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e52a0-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6e52a0-40\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e52a0-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e52a0-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6e52a0-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e52a0-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6e52a0-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6e52a0-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_6e52a0-40 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6e52a0-40\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loss of air is arguably the greatest setback of pneumatic tires or the tires you currently have on your vehicle. To keep tires from losing air, manufacturers have sought to develop airless ones.<\/li><li>Airless tires reduce CO2 emissions, eliminate blowouts, and reduce vehicle weight.<\/li><li>Some of the disadvantages of airless tires include high rolling resistance, ride stiffness, and high purchasing costs.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody knows how the story goes &#19968; dealing with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-nail-in-my-tire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"punctured tire\">punctured tire<\/a> is arguably one of the most frustrating things to happen while you&rsquo;re driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you&rsquo;re on the road headed to your favorite destination for the weekend. However, as you get closer, the drive becomes rougher because of all the rocks and twigs on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suddenly, you find your steering wheel pulling to your right, and it becomes harder as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You hop out of the driver&rsquo;s seat, and you find out exactly what&rsquo;s going on &#19968; the right front tire is sagging and there&rsquo;s a huge nail sticking out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Quick Look Into Tire Tech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A punctured tire is one of the most common issues drivers have to deal with in any part of the world. Never underestimate this safety hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loss of air is arguably the greatest setback of pneumatic tires, which are the tires you currently have on your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pneumatic tires are designed with an airtight inner core and a reinforced tread. These tires need proper inflation to provide resistance and create a cushioning effect while the vehicle is moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To cut the long story short, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/putting-air-in-your-tires-are-you-doing-it-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"loss of air\">loss of air<\/a> will render these tires useless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airless Tire Revolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent tires from losing air, manufacturers have sought to develop airless ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3d-illustration-of-airless-tires-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"3d illustration of airless tires\" class=\"wp-image-97907\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3d-illustration-of-airless-tires-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3d-illustration-of-airless-tires-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3d-illustration-of-airless-tires-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3d-illustration-of-airless-tires-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3d-illustration-of-airless-tires-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3d-illustration-of-airless-tires-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3d-illustration-of-airless-tires-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3d-illustration-of-airless-tires.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>An airless tire isn&rsquo;t actually unheard of. In fact, this is the type of tire you&rsquo;ll find in many golf carts, lawnmowers, military vehicles, and bicycles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An airless tire isn&rsquo;t actually unheard of. In fact, this is the type of tire you&rsquo;ll find in many golf carts, lawnmowers, military vehicles, and bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea of airless tires has been around since 2005 when Michelin began to design a prototype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelin sought to develop airless tires to combat the risks of punctured tires and blowouts. The company created a &ldquo;tweel&rdquo; design, a wordplay on tires and wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelin&rsquo;s tweel closely resembles a modern bicycle wheel because of its spokes. These spokes are arranged in a wedge pattern, which helps the tire absorb impact. As the vehicle moves, the spokes will simply bend and spring back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridgestone is another manufacturer that hopped on the bandwagon for airless tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2013, the company introduced its second-generation air-free concept for tires, which was designed with improved load-bearing capacities, environmental design, and driving performance in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should Airless Tires Make Their Debut Soon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Airless tires are definitely a great alternative to pneumatic tires, but there are also a couple of reasons why they&rsquo;re not offered in the market yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of Airless Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the benefits of using airless tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Say Goodbye to Flat Tires<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Airless tires will never leak air for obvious reasons, which means they won&rsquo;t sag. Running over sharp objects on the road won&rsquo;t be as dangerous as before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save Some Space<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Having airless tires eliminates the need to carry around a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wheel-and-tire-package\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spare\">spare<\/a>, helping you save some space in your trunk. Without a spare, you&rsquo;re essentially making your vehicle lighter, which can improve fuel economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help the Environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The durability of airless tires helps reduce waste unlike pneumatic tires, which go directly to landfills when they&rsquo;re damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridgestone, for example, aims to produce airless tires that will fall under the cradle-to-cradle system. This means that all factory-produced tires will come from recycled materials, and the old ones will be refashioned into new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from being sustainable, airless tires can also help reduce CO2 emissions. Plus, the low-maintenance airless tires won&rsquo;t suffer energy loss as much as pneumatic tires because of their design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pneumatic tires, on the other hand, suffer about 90% of energy loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages of Airless Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the reasons why airless tires might not be a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher cost<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Airless tires still need replacing when the tread is worn, and are more expensive than pneumatic tires, which can increase the initial purchase and ownership cost of a vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harsher ride and reduced high-speed stability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Airless tires are stiffer and noisier than pneumatic tires, which can affect the ride comfort and performance of a vehicle, especially at higher speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect more drag when your vehicle has airless tires. The stiffness of these tires tends to transmit more irregularities to the suspension system, resulting in excessive vibration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of adjustability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Airless tires cannot be adjusted for different driving conditions, such as tire pressure and temperature, which can limit their versatility and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heat dissipation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Airless tires can trap more heat than pneumatic tires, which can affect their durability and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Much Room for Personalization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With airless tires, there won&rsquo;t be room for customization because they eliminate the need for an actual wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&rsquo;s Going On Right Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the concept of airless tires was introduced in 2005, how come these tires haven&rsquo;t debuted in the market yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, the process of making airless tires will be entirely different from how pneumatic tires are produced. <strong>Until manufacturers resolve issues like drag and increased rolling resistance for airless tires, these tires will remain in the development stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect In the Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some manufacturers are aiming to fast-track the production of airless tires. Michelin, for example, is slated to release its lineup of airless tires in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The manufacturer paired up with General Motors to produce a tweel model called &ldquo;Uptis,&rdquo; which stands for &ldquo;unique puncture-proof tire system.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Goodyear plans to release its own line of airless tires in 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&rsquo;s the Verdict?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s hard to tell whether or not airless tires are a good idea, mainly because they aren&rsquo;t offered in the market yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while it&rsquo;s true that some prototypes are being used in some vehicles as part of research and development strategies, mass production of these tires is an entirely different case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airless tires are expected to be better than pneumatic tires. This means that they should be able to deliver high load-carrying capabilities, low stiffness, low rolling resistance, good handling, and precision assembly, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a pretty tall order for airless tires, and it might take a while for manufacturers to tick everything off the checklist.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Everybody knows how the story goes &#19968; dealing with a punctured tire is arguably one of the most frustrating things&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/are-airless-tires-a-good-idea\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":97908,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3769,53,3950],"tags":[3799],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-97906","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-automotive-world","8":"category-features","9":"category-for-the-car-owner","10":"tag-wheel-and-tire-package","11":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Are Airless Tires a Good Idea? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Airless tires are the future, but should they take the solo spotlight and eliminate the need for regular inflatable tires?\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/are-airless-tires-a-good-idea\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Are Airless Tires a Good Idea? - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Airless tires are the future, but should they take the solo spotlight and eliminate the need for regular inflatable tires?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/are-airless-tires-a-good-idea\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-12-06T05:50:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-01-20T00:06:57+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/honeycomb-airless-tire.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1333\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/are-airless-tires-a-good-idea\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/are-airless-tires-a-good-idea\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. 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