tires (9 articles)
michelin reinvents the wheel with uptis, a puncture-proof airless tire
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its near-zero maintenance maximizes operating capabilities while delivering sustainability by reducing the number of tires that are condemned to scrap.
its near-zero maintenance maximizes operating capabilities while delivering sustainability by reducing the number of tires that are condemned to scrap.
retyre is a bicycle tire system letting you zip new treads on in seconds
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retyre is the smart way to quickly revive the tread on your bike involving a set of rubber 'skins' that can be zippered on over top of your tires.
retyre is the smart way to quickly revive the tread on your bike involving a set of rubber 'skins' that can be zippered on over top of your tires.
revolve reinvents the wheel to create folding airless bicycle tires
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the revolve wheel is an airless, foldable tire alternative that is puncture-proof and compatible with most bicycles and wheelchairs.
the revolve wheel is an airless, foldable tire alternative that is puncture-proof and compatible with most bicycles and wheelchairs.
NASA develops a viable alternative to the pneumatic tire
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created with future mars missions in mind and capable of undergoing significant reversible strain, the tire could be used also here on earth.
created with future mars missions in mind and capable of undergoing significant reversible strain, the tire could be used also here on earth.
michelin's new airless tire is 3D-printed from recycled materials
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michelin envisions a puncture-free future, combining tire and wheel into one 3D-printed, honeycomb-structured design.
michelin envisions a puncture-free future, combining tire and wheel into one 3D-printed, honeycomb-structured design.
bridgestone's air-free bicycle tires let you wave goodbye to punctures
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bridgestone's bike tire eliminates the need for air, instead supporting the rider's weight with a unique structure of spokes made from thermoplastic resin.
bridgestone's bike tire eliminates the need for air, instead supporting the rider's weight with a unique structure of spokes made from thermoplastic resin.
recycled rubber tire pots and bowls by debbie wijskamp
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wijskamp's series of bowls and pots are made from pebble-like components composed of the recycled rubber-powder of car tires, held together by a polyurethane binder.
wijskamp's series of bowls and pots are made from pebble-like components composed of the recycled rubber-powder of car tires, held together by a polyurethane binder.
airless tire technology lets you wave goodbye to punctures
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anyone who has ever driven a car dreads getting a flat tire, but what if your tires could never go flat?
anyone who has ever driven a car dreads getting a flat tire, but what if your tires could never go flat?
NASA & goodyear design airless spring tire for extraterrestrial surfaces
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the national aeronautics and space administration (NASA) has joined forces with goodyear to develop the airless 'spring tire'.
the national aeronautics and space administration (NASA) has joined forces with goodyear to develop the airless 'spring tire'.
