What is the future of TYRE industry?

As for 2021-22, the ratings agency said the Indian tyre industry’s demand is poised to grow at 13-15 per cent and 7-9 per cent in OEM and replacement segments respectively after two years of contraction aided by stable growth in both the segments.

What is new in tire technology?

Bridgestone has recently launched a new tire technology called QuietTrack, which combines innovative rubber compounds with a new tread design. As the name suggests, it is intended to reduce road noise and provide a more pleasurable ride for the driver. All these advancements in new tire technology are exciting.

What will replace rubber tires?

Carbon black is used as filler for treads, though as mentioned, silica is more and more prevalent as a replacement. More sustainable plant-derived materials are making headway as substitutes for a variety of tire components,, such as sunflower oil in lieu of petroleum and flora-derived latex replacing rubber.

What is the future of TYRE industry in India?

The Indian Tyre industry is expected to show a healthy growth rate of 9-10\% over the next five years, according to a study by Credit Analysis and Research Limited (CARE).

What materials are used to make tires?

Tires can include natural rubber, synthetic rubber, steel, nylon, silica (derived from sand), polyester, carbon black, petroleum, etc. See photos of tire materials here.

What is a concept tire?

Goodyear unveils its latest concept tire At the core of the reCharge concept is a reloadable and biodegradable tread compound that can be recharged with individual capsules, radically simplifying the process of replacing your tires.

What tires come with the Sasquatch package?

The available Sasquatch™ Package includes 35-inch tires with 17-inch Beadlock-Capable wheels, front- and rear-locking differentials, BILSTEIN™ position sensitive monotube shocks, 4.7 final drive ratio and high-clearance fender flares. Standard on Wildtrak™ and First Edition.

Are tyres sustainable?

Although a percentage of the rubber used in a tyre is natural (more about that later), tyres made using conventional methods have a high carbon footprint due to ingredients that are high in fossil-based materials and consume a substantial amount of energy during production.

Are tyres biodegradable?

Not also because at 60,000 kilometres, tyres go redundant, and have to be replaced. But because these tyres are built to be highly durable, are built of non-biodegradable material and therefore consume valuable space in Indian landfills. 90\% waste tyre recycling is achieved, leaving no churn after the process.

What is the future of the tyre industry?

New kinds of vehicles create new challengers for tyremakers, while new material research and tyre designs are creating greener more sustainable products. The major manufacturers are under pressure to invest in tyres for the future and to find ways to better connect tyres to maintenance facilities and roads.

What will be the future tires made of?

“Future” tires will be made up of microbes that converts sugar into an environmentally friendly rubber rather than petroleum or rubber trees.. it is actually a plant byproduct and is called as “Green Tire”.

What impact will electric vehicles have on tyres?

Electric vehicles create new challenges for tyres. “For Tesla, we added foam in the tyres to make them quieter, because electric vehicles are quiet and you can hear the tyres,” says Richard J. Kramer, CEO of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. “From EV to AV Goodyear continues to innovate.”

How will the new tyre status chip work?

Individual readings of tyre status will be displayed. The tech is set to debut on new cars first, before being available on the aftermarket – and the chip, fitted to the centre of a tyre’s tread, is claimed to be light enough not to disturb the balance of a wheel. This concept, intended for SUVs, splits the tyre’s air chamber into two.