We all know the consequences of driving on under-inflated tyres: faster wear, increased potential for popping, and decreased mileage. Since 2011, Goodyear has been working on self-regulating tyres, and next year the company will begin testing its new self-inflating technology on commercial vehicles. If the system can handle the 100-plus psi requirements of big rigs, AMT (Air Maintenance Technology) will likely make its way down to passenger vehicles.
By: Alexander George, Edited by: David Cornish
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via Wired.co.uk
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-09/27/self-regulating-tyres
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