TYRE TECH
Goodyear reveals a self-repairing tyre
Airless reCharge concept has “reloadable” compound that regenerates the tread
12 March 2020 - 05:10
In lieu of a presentation shown at the cancelled Geneva International Motor Show, Goodyear last week revealed its newest concept tyre, the Goodyear reCharge, online.
The intelligent tyre consists primarily of a lightweight frame and a regenerative, “reloadable and biodegradable” tread compound that builds itself upon the skeleton where needed. Depending on the driver’s location, vehicle, what season they are driving in and how long their journey is, the tyre will regenerate itself accordingly...
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