Goodyear Unveils Magnetic Levitation Tire Concept
Goodyear Tire Company unveiled a wild concept video today which has the ability to revolutionize the tire industry and the way we drive. The new concept uses spherical 3D Tires which resemble a ball design which levitate on magnets. Here is the skinny on the concept:
- 3D Printed Design
- Shaped like a ball
- Sponge like grove tread design
- Customized tread modifies each second with changes in location and driving habits
- Grooves in tires soften when wet for aquaplaning resistance
- Water is ejected from tire via centrifugal force
- Grooves in tires stiffens when dry to deliver maximum driving performance with road
- Layer of foam under the tread ensures a large contact surface with the road
- Active technology allows tires to move in any direction as needed
- Tires that move in any direction reduces sliding into potential hazards
- The technology will provide a smooth ride by creating fluid lateral movement
- The tires will allow the driver to overtake obstacles without changing driving direction or accelerating the engine
- Sensors in the tires register road conditions and adjust speed of vehicle automatically
- Road and weather conditions are also communicated with other drivers on the road
- Tires re-position angle and tread to prepare for the road ahead
- Sensors register the wear of the tires and alert the driver
- Tires re-position to optimize wear and extended mileage
- Less space is needed to park due to tires that move in all directions
- Parking cars laterally could increase the capacity of public parking lots without increasing the size of the lot
While this is still a concept and is likely a long way from becoming a reality, it’s still an incredibly cool vision of the world to come. Check out the full video below:
