Bridgestone launches resin non-pneumatic tires that absorb road vibrations

Recently, the world famous tire manufacturer Bridgestone exhibited the company’s latest non-pneumatic tires at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Bridgestone has been working on developing a new type of tire to replace traditional pneumatic tires in recent years, and the design prototype of the tire was first unveiled in 2011. It is not difficult to see from the on-site pictures that the exterior of this Bridgestone non-pneumatic tire is still made of rubber, while the internal structure is a resin grid bracket somewhat similar to the spokes of a bicycle wheel set. This design can not only support the car body, but also It also absorbs road vibrations.

Olivier Monbet, head of Bridgestone’s French research department, said that this non-pneumatic tire can be recycled, which significantly reduces energy consumption and environmental pollution in the traditional tire production process. Monbet also mentioned that compared with the 2011 prototype, the new design that can resist heat accumulation has made the cushioning ability of the current Bridgestone non-pneumatic tire significantly enhanced, and their next goal is to improve the road feel of the tire. Let the driver fully enjoy the driving pleasure. It is reported that within the next four years, Bridgestone hopes to introduce more mature non-pneumatic tires and conduct actual tests on Toyota single-seater small electric vehicles.

It is worth mentioning that Bridgestone’s two main competitors – Michelin and Britek are also stepping up the development of their own non-pneumatic tires, but the Japanese tire company does not seem to be in a hurry. They believe that there is still a long way to go before non-pneumatic tires really enter the civilian market. In addition to technical factors, price is also a very important part.