A tire that regenerates? Who thinks of this stuff? Goodyear does, as it turns out.
The Goodyear concept tire was due to be introduced at the Geneva Auto Show, which was cancelled on virus fears. But the company introduced its idea anyway.
This tire uses environmentally friendly materials such as "synthetic spider silk and dandelion rubber," according to engadget.com.
When the tire needs retread, a mixture of the spider silk and dandelion rubber is extruded through little pipes to the surface where it forms new tread and cures into a brand new tire.
Don't look for this in stores. Currently, the needed materials are rare and expensive. But the company thinks this will change — but it could be up to 10 years before it does.
In 2015, Goodyear's concept tire was designed to funnel heat from tire rotation to an electric car's battery.
