How Tread Depth Affects a Vehicle’s Handling
When thinking about the level of comfort the simple things give us, we can only hope for a similar level of comfort when driving a car on a cold day. Tread depth can help with this, which is discussed more below. Maybe your car isn’t as comfortable as some amenities, but it shouldn’t feel like
Industrial Tires Get a Lift From Technology
Compound chemistry can have a significant impact on traction and wear resistance, as well as other important features such as non-marking properties.
Goodyear Extends Airless Tire Tech To Starship Robots
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has developed and is testing a custom-engineered non-pneumatic (airless) tire (NPT) to support Starship delivery robots. Starship Technologies, a Goodyear Ventures portfolio company, builds and operates a network of over 1,000 last-mile autonomous robots that carry and deliver packages, groceries and food directly to customers, Goodyear says. To address
Goodyear Collaborates with Monolith on Carbon Black
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has signed a collaboration agreement and letter of intent with Monolith for the development and potential use of carbon black produced from methane and/or biomethane for tires. This form of carbon black is produced through a plasma-based methane pyrolysis process, which will help advance Goodyear’s work to identify and
Goodyear Develops 70% Sustainable-Material Tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has released a demonstration tire with 70% sustainable material content, including industry-leading innovations, according to the company. “We set an ambitious goal in 2020 to create a tire made 100% from sustainable materials in 10 years, and our scientists and engineers have made great progress toward that goal,” said
Most Viewed Tire Launch Stories of 2021
This year was filled with new tire launches, from all-terrain to all-weather and all-season tires, each boasting technology improvements from their predecessors and looking to take up some market share in their respective segments.
Yokohama Uses AI to Predict Values of Key Tire Characteristics
The company said it began using the system this month and expects the system’s ability to conduct a large number of virtual experiences will enable it to accelerate new tire development, reduce development costs and develop better-performing tires.
The Science Behind Tread Depth on Passenger Tires
Tire engineers will continue to challenge themselves daily to make tires safer, faster, more comfortable and last longer while optimizing the tread depth of the tire.
How RoboTire Aims To Transform the Tire Industry
RoboTire executives explain the mission, vision and values behind the Detroit-based automation and robotics start up.
RoboTire Shows Off Tire Changing Technology at SEMA Show 2021
Check out this video of RoboTire’s automated tire changing system in action at the 2021 SEMA Show.
From Track to Street: How Racing Affects Tire Development
All races require steering control and most require the ability for precise cornering, grip and stability. That’s where tires come in.
Goodyear Invests in Autonomous Trucking Company Gatik
Gatik’s medium-duty fleet will use tires equipped with tire intelligence technology powered by Goodyear SightLine, a suite of tire intelligence solutions.
