You often hear all kinds of claims for new ideas that will change the world, but is the world ready for a revolution in car tyres? In fact there have been a lot of significant developments in car tyres recently, many in the area of reducing fuel consumption through lower rolling resistance. At the same time, we have seen great leaps forward in run-flat technology, along with car tyres that have been designed and formulated to give better grip and reduced stopping distances in wet conditions.
However, a totally new idea in car tyres is now being trumpeted by US-based Optima Sports LLC which has developed a new concept they believe will revolutionise the automotive industry. Indeed, so confident are they that this is a great step forward in car tyres, they are claiming to have 're-invented the wheel.' But does this claim stand up to more detailed scrutiny? The manufacturers say that they are ready to bring these car tyres to market shortly so we will soon get to check them out.
The technology that lies behind the manufacturer's somewhat controversial claim is based upon the idea of introducing a trapezoidal profile and assymetrical sidewalls into conventional car tyres design. The result is the 'CamberTire' which offers a number of significant benefits. Indeed the manufacturers claim that introducing camber into car tyres will result in better handling, better braking, improved safety and better fuel efficiency.
At the same time, these 'CamberTire' car tyres offer environmental benefits including a reduction in rolling resistance and wind profile. Moreover, they offer extended life in use and less material is required in their construction. A significant advantage of these 'CamberTire car tyres is that the concept enables the manufacturer to produce car tyres that achieve desired handling characteristics with less weight. Also, the constantly decreasing diameter means no toe-in alignment setting is required.
As recently as June 2010, a major US publication 'Automobile Magazine' track tested two sets of these revolutionary car tyres which demonstrated a fairly close performance match with conventional car tyres but with notable improvements in reduced stopping distance and increased cornering grip. The motor racing industry has already shown interest in these new car tyres and there are likely to be applications for all car, truck and trailer manufacturers.
So is this likely to be a revolution that benefits the ordinary motorist? Well it's a fact the introduction of radial ply car tyres and steel belts created a revolution in performance, handling and safety from which the motorist still benefits to this day. Increasingly, the modern world needs to find answers to the pressing problems of energy sources and environmental protection – and this new technology is certainly a step in the right direction. At the same time it appears to improve safety and reduce the cost of motoring so it's likely to prove a most popular revolution!
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