Michelin to Develop Solid, Airless Tire for Future Cars

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Amid all the concept cars at the Paris Auto Show, Michelin debuted a concept of its own: the airless tire. Designed for the harsh road conditions in developing markets such as China, India and Brooklyn, the airless tire will be made from elastic to absorb shocks without requiring a cushion of air. Take that, you 50-cents-for-air-at-the-gas-station bastards!

Michelin to Produce Durable Airless Tire in Future [USA Auto News]