Another use for composite materials has been discovered that I’d like for my personal automobile — the NeverFlat tire. Â LoPresti Aviation Engineering is introducing a new tire technology for general aviation aircraft – with a 10 year guarantee against flats. Â Apparently the secret is a layer of composite attached to the carcass before the tread is applied. Â While the tires still use a bit of air – 10 to 12 pounds of pressure – the air is only for the smoothness of the ride — the tires really don’t need air to work. Â An interesting video on this technology is available here.
Cirrus design will be the launch customer for this technology, with deliveries beginning in December.
