This wont come out because having tires that last too long isn't a good business model

Damn, I've been hearing about this for 5+ years now. Had assumed that it was just one of those technologies that are always just 2 years away.... every year.

3:15 “they’re starting to get imminent” Honestly a little mad they missed the golden opportunity to say that these tires are gaining traction.

the production version of these should be fully covered. can you imagine getting up one morning to go to work only to discover that the neighbourhood kids put little rocks inside your tyres 😂

I think sidewalls would still be useful if only to prevent debris from getting in between the spokes.

The future of scary movies is gonna be grim. No more fumbling with the keys to unlock the door while the killer is chasing you, no more engine start up troubles, and now no more slashed tires to prevent the protagonist from escaping.

You left out one question: How many miles can it run before one of those really thin sections in the wall breaks?

I’m going to assume that the sidewalls on the production units will be fully sealed. Otherwise, after a single snowfall, these things will pack up with ice and shake your fillings out!

He is my favorite presenter and show host love his personality and voice. Hope he stays long term.

I love this guy. I could listen to him talk (and watch him doing it) all day.

This has been the future of tire since 10 years ago.

Gotta love this old tech. They bought the patient from a man over a decade ago. They held onto it because of how long it will last before needing to be switched. I'm guessing they reworked it to break down faster.

I've been seeing this for maybe a decade. Can't wait for these to finally come out! -Nick

I just wish we get to see Cooley and Bridget more in Cnet vids. 👍🏻

Perfect for low speed construction settings. Not sure how that specific design would hold up to lateral loads passenger cars can put through them in turns.

I feel like if we had this tires from the start everybody would be thrilled for those new pneumatically-supported tires lol

People forget these tires arent new. Theyve existed in slower offroad stuff for some time now. And the reason they havent existed on cars is because the lateral grip at high speeds has always been poor compared to air fill tyres. Regardless of what wears out faster. Thats should be the first thing we look at if they release them.

Love BC. Such a great presenter for decades. Stay well.

This is the thing I was searching for for 7 years

I love how you started this video. This is really long overdue.

Im pretty sure they are figuring out how to put planned obsolescence in these

This is amazing technology. The Michelin Tweel is already out for Skid Steers/light construction and the performance is amazing. I’ve seen this technology handle gravel, rocks, mud, and metal rebars. If they can mirror that technology to cars then this will be a huge innovation.

I saw this like 15 years ago...been a long time coming man

I like the questions he poses at the end. Great video and cool concept!

To answer everyone who is asking about snow mud and stones, they've been tested packed with mud and ice, they're designed to expel anything trapped in the spokes.

For anyone wondering Michelin has said the tyres will need to be replaced every 5 years

I remember seeing these years ago! Cool to see them again

Haven’t seen this guy in a while! Always enjoyed the reviews!

I've been waiting for updates on these things!! I Can't wait to have these on my car (Teslas don't have spare)!!

What about variations in temperature? I imagine it’ll feel more stiff in the cold and soft in the heat.

In addition to filling with rocks it looks ‘trippy’ in a side skid or even side-sliding.

I love you intro....You are a literary genius!!

These tyres have been around for 20 years, I remember 10 years ago there was a study that said they are just too noisy to use on regular cars. Pneumatic tyres are ridiculous and we are definitely long over due for a change.

Now my ex can’t stab my tires

I remember reading about the twheel in popular science almost 2 decades ago.

Always good to see Brian. Tech OG whose voice is immediately recognizable by my tech loving ears.

The way he explains things when it comes to info is very easy to digest! Nice video!👍🏼

Omg, it’s about bloody time, what’s taking you guys soooo long, I watched this tire years ago!

I saw a golf cart the other day with these tires. Looks awesome!

Good questions. I hope those tires are great. I would love to use them.

I drew up a design for something exactly like this back in 6th grade, wheels with no air, strong but able to be bent out of shape without losing its original form as to move over potholes or debris in the road...guess i should've put in a patent for it

How will the tires do on a Moose avoidance maneuver? With that design I would feel the tires with lean way too much

Can't wait to try these tires after some years :)

These tires are gaining traction and we might see them rolling out soon!

Wow! That’s fascinating

Can't wait for them.

I worked for Michelin almost 10 years ago... they had this tire/technology on display back then...

Some very good questions were raised.

We also want to know how much traction they'll get in launch mode, and how many varieties will be required for the full range of loads and vehicle classes. One great thing about air-filled tires, is that you can calculate or adjust 'hardness' by air volume/pressure, and density of material.

Non-pneumatic tires have been around for a while now. Lots of ride-on lawn mowers and other farm/industrial equipment has been experimenting with them. They have flaws though. They are very hard to keep balanced because things can get stuck on the inside of the grooves and at high speeds, they are aerodynamic nightmares. What I don’t understand is why they still don’t just put the outside sidewalls on the tire, but just don’t pressurize the inside. So you have no risk of contaminants on the inside. Seems like an obvious fix.

Thank you, Gustavo

bruh how has this guy not popped up in my feed sooner he actually locks your focus in lol ( i have adhd ) its hard for me to stay focused lmao but this guy does it so well im unsure why

I remember seeing articles in popular science back in the mid 80's about these tires. Color me skeptical.

Ok? That's nice, but for how long it will be functional before it loss its flexibility?

It's about time. Been hearing about this for 25 yrs.

Imagine the police rolling out the stinger but you're on these tires. Lol.

You forgot to ask two key questions. will it hold up at top speeds of the EVs it may be used on, and can it ride as comfortably as a pneumatic which takes that bump and spreads the impact to all 360 degrees of the tire casing? Airless tires for bicycles have been around for some time now and they ride rough. Michelin has been developing this technology for the military, where rough riding is a given, and top speeds are severely reduced in most cases.

Cant wait for version 2 when mud wont collect

super interesting, excited to see answers to the question posed

I think this is one of the most brilliant inventions ever, I hope getting it from testing to market goes smoothly and these tyres are available by 2024 as he said👍

Haven’t these airless tyres been around for a few years now? I feel like I’ve seen these before

I think tire replacements like these will still be a thing with wear and tear, just like tires that haven’t gone flat but go bald, or dry rot.

My city uses these airless tires for our lawn mowers and kubotas. They are pretty incredible! Cant wait to start seeing them on cars!

This will definitely be one of the technologies included in future cars.

What about ice and snow buildup during a Blizzard in freezing weather ?

2030: How companies plan to revolutionize the tire industry with this new technology. *replays clips of the same tire*

You know, I watch CNET on topics I like/know just to see them butcher it due to a lack of knowledge/research. This time I actually liked this guy, he was succint, clear, and raised good thinking points. Learn from this guy!

My tricycle had airless tires. The technology has been around for a long time. ;)

I'd like to see what happens when a puddle freezes around the tire and in these spokes. There will need to be a cover to keep ice and debris out. How long do the spokes remain flexible and what happens when the treads wear out?

What happens when you live up north, and get in your car when its been parked in frozen ice/snow over night, and the gaps in the tire are completely full of ice?

Good report, thankyou.

thank you giancarlo esposito

He lost me when he said “a few more years.”

It's been 10 or 20 years since they have been talking about releasing these tires. Just release them already, because I would buy it.

Before talking about the look of the newly invented tire, the wheel rim is also good looking too, IMO.

If i can fit them on my wheel i will try em as soon as they come out. Had 2 flat tyre's in 1 week last year both could not be repaired. Had no money to replace them so changed to winter wheels in summer...

This idea aint tired

These tires are about to be $5k a piece

What a great invention!!!

Several years ago we at Polaris built about 200 Military 4 wheelers with airless tires. I know this because I drove many of them . (just into the truck to load them but still)

I wonder how they perform when they are full of ice, snow or mud...

I remember them coming out with this like 10 years ago. I am sure tire companies do not want these out on the roads because it would be terrible for business. And money and greed will always win out.

Awesome video, great presenter!

Woow Brian cooley!!!! Amazing! Havent seen your face on youtube a while. Best car reviewer. Wish you doing well.

What about cleaning and keeping those tires clean

I dunno.. what happens when you get rocks accumulating in the space of the tires, it will basically destroy the support wall and possibly your rims..

Sounds like something I will be checking out as soon as it it is released that is.

These have been around forever. They were even on late 2011 Polaris sportsman 850

If these ever become viable, I feel like the first car company to adopt them would be Tesla.

Do your homework cnet! These are a complete Michelin failure 10+ years ago when they first tried to release them and are simply trying to milk the dead cow again. Several auto manufactures were interested until they learned modifications to the chassis where needed, extra tyre weight, couldn't use existing rims, and the cost which is 4x that of a normal tire. Ohh and the real kicker was Michelin wanted to sell them "special" equipment to work on them! Really the only benefit you get is no flat tires and you loose sidewall stability, ability to vary tire pressure for change in conditions, low cost, and low weight of a traditional tyre. BTW they couldn't leave those ribs open as mud, snow, ice, and rocks would create balance issues if they got stuck in there. If this was a good idea you would already see them on race tracks and you don't as they aren't any good.

Need these!!

I've been watching Brian on CNET since my middle school days and he's just as sharp as then! I think he was the one who introduced me to Ubuntu (probably 8.04) via some ancient video

Cooley!!! Great to see him! The best!

Kudos on reinventing the wheel.

I'd like this guy, Well done

It's great that there's no more leaks or fill ups, but the tread will still have to be replaced. And I bet you'll have to get the Uptis ones...

Great vid… really great presenter👍

My grandson will also see this video and say wow...this will come soon

so i start asking this question irl and now my damn recommended is full of this topic i knew the gov was listing to us but damn yall really wanted me to get more info on my question

guys actually reinvented the wheel