Compagnie Générale des établissements Michelin SA

09/24/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2021 04:57

MICHELIN’s airless tire, tested and approved!

Mr JWW and Gercollector talk about their experience

A positive feedback confirmed by Cyrille Roget, Michelin Group Technical and Scientific Communications Director: «our greatest satisfaction came at the end of the demonstration when our passengers said they felt no difference compared with conventional tires.»

MICHELIN Uptis, an illustration of MICHELIN's expertise in high-tech materials

The need for air is eliminated with a revolutionary structure capable of supporting the vehicle, while also delivering a safe, comfortable ride. This is a technological challenge that Michelin's R&D teams have been able to meet, thanks in particular to the Group's high level of expertise in high-tech materials. The Group intends to take advantage of this expertise acquired over more than 130 years to accelerate the development of new fields beyond tires.

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