For years, traditional pneumatic tyres have been the only option for drivers seeking reliable and efficient mobility. However, with the introduction of the airless tyre, this has changed. The Michelin Tweel ranges represent a significant technological advancement in the tyre industry. Flatless tyres offer several advantages over traditional tyres and are compatible with a wide range of machines such as Commercial Mowers, Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) and other light construction equipment, Truck Mounted Forklifts (TMF), ATVs and UTVs, Golf and Utility Carts, and various military applications.
What are airless tyres?
Unlike traditional tyres, which are made of rubber and filled with compressed air, airless tyres use a special tread beam connected to a series of flexible spokes to support the weight of the vehicle from above.
This advancement made it possible to create a puncture-proof tyre that rides and drives like a pneumatic tyre rather than a solid tyre. Michelin calls this airless tyre technology TWEEL.
What does “TWEEL” mean?
The term “TWEEL” is the specific name given to the Michelin airless tyre range. It is a portmanteau word which is composed of the English words “TYRE” and “WHEEL”. This concept was born in the Michelin research center in Greenville, South Carolina.
How do Michelin Tweel tyres work and what are they made of?
Michelin Tweel is a complete, single piece, wheel and airless radial tyre fitted assembly.
The key components of this innovative solution are:
Shear Beam with a tread optimised for long wear life in challenging conditions. High impact resistance and flexible poly-resin spokes which carry weight in tension and absorb impacts, helping make the ride smoother, and provide an energy transfer that reduces tyre bounce.
A reinforced steel hub to attach the Tweel to the machine.
This technology provides a cushioning effect that absorbs shocks and vibrations. The shear beam and spokes are designed to be flexible and deformable, which allows them to conform to the contours of the ground and provide excellent traction, grip and stability.
There is no need for special equipment to mount the assembly. Moreover, once fitted, there is no air pressure to maintain.
What are the benefits of michelin airless tyres?
Airless tyres, also known as non-pneumatic tyres (NPT), have several benefits over traditional pneumatic and solid tyres. Here are some of the main advantages:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - No air tyres
Michelin experts have answered the most frequently asked questions on airless tyres.
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Tweel tyres represent a significant technological progress in the tyre industry and have been performing successfully in the market since 2012. This alternative to traditional tyres allows us to consider a more environmental friendly mobility, better fuel efficiency, more durable, no puncture tyres.
High-performance compounds and an efficient contact patch designed to provide a long wear life that is 2-3 times that of a pneumatic tyre at equal tread depth.
Our Michelin innovative airless technology adapted for a wider range of off-road vehicles, the Michelin X® TWEEL™, is available for sale on the market since 2012.
Airless tyres, also known as non-pneumatic tyres, are designed to eliminate the need for air pressure maintenance. However, like any other "conventional" tyre, airless tyres still require some inspection to ensure proper performance and longevity. For example, tread wear, debris and dirt, vehicle alignment, load capacity, and storage.
A technician can repair partially torn spokes by blunting the polyurethane crack tip to arrest further crack propagation, and once repaired, this can potentially double the life of the torn or cut spoke.
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