Why do car tires need air?

Updated on December 12, 2020 in Devices

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loganny 10 0 on February 16, 2015

why cant car tires just be fully rubber so they don’t become flat?

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Link 2 0 on February 16, 2015

The advantage of the air, I think, is that you feel the bumps a lot less. Of course, you could also fill them with helium, which would make the car lighter, and save you .00001% in gas.

loganny 1 on February 16, 2015

Ill do anything to save money lol

seabisquit 0 on February 16, 2015

you can also fill them with nitrogen

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Turk 2 1 on February 16, 2015

Ask and you shall receive. Michelin just opened a plant to make airless tires. http://www.gizmag.com/michelin-tweel/34909/

JeffBishop 0 on February 17, 2015

Technically it’s not airless. The spaces you see in the pic are filled with air.

loganny 0 on February 17, 2015

This would help save lots of money

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Matt M. 1 0 on February 17, 2015

Pneumatic tires suck. Thanks to the cold weather I have a tire pressure warning on my car. I would love any alternative that matches or exceeds performance. Would love to never have to worry about a flat or under-inflated tires.

lanzacash 0 on February 17, 2015

I’m waiting for the maintenance free car.

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stfu_ 0 0 on December 9, 2020

to function properly dumbass

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JrD 0 0 on December 12, 2020

I’ve learned one benefit when your changing driving conditions such as on a race track or dirt roads is that you can either increase air pressure or lower air pressure provide better traction… I’d love an all rubber tire design that never goes flat but I guess it wouldn’t be adjustable right?