Michelin release new airless tyres.
Are pnuematic tyres on the road to extinction? The answer will depend on the fortune of innovative products like Michelin's "Tweel".
The Michelin Tweel is a single unit that has been designed to replace the current tyre/wheel/valve assembly. With this innovative product there is no need for complex wheel/tyre mounting equipment. Once they have been bolted on, there is no air pressure to maintain.
The Michelin Tweel can increase productivity as they provide greater stability and they enable skid steer to work faster with more comfort for the operator, this reduces drive fatigue while improving productivity. The Tweel provides a consistent footprint with strong wear life that is two to three times that of the pnuematic tyre at equal tread depth.
The Michelin Tweel performs like a normal tyre, however with the Tweel you will avoid the risk and costly downtime associated with punctures and impact damage. |