Hankook Tyre, a South Korea company known for
manufacturing tyres both for traditional and performance vehicles is
working on a new tyre invention named iFlex. iFex is a departure from convectional
and unlike it does not require air at all hence removing the threat of getting
a flat.
According Wired’s report: Now, Hankook has completed
initial testing on its fifth-generation airless tire, dubbed the iFlex. The tyres
do not require any air pressure, instead relying on a new type of eco-friendly
material (the company demurs when asked for details). Geometric shapes built
into the material provide the bounce and springiness normally provided by air
pressure. But, unlike the previous iFlex, this version’s designed to mount onto
a traditional rim, making it compatible with current vehicles.
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| Hankook iFlex Tyres |
In
a variety of performance tests conducted at speeds up to 80 mph, Hankook said
that its iFlex tyres perform just as well as conventional tyres. While
Hankook has not yet provided a roadmap detailing when their tyres might hit the
market, it’s certainly something to keep an eye on in the coming years.
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