by In over a century, car tires have evolved significantly. Some can withstand speeds over 400 km/h, others are puncture-resistant, and others yet are equipped with retractable studs. But even they seem quite customary compared to some developments. We have selected for you the most unusual tires in the world.
A Gift for Drifters
For those who love to burn rubber, Kumho has developed a special tire.
When slipping, it releases glamorous pink smoke. It looks very impressive and extraordinary.
Fighting Fire with Fire
Winter tires are designed to keep the car safe on ice, but the wheels for the Lexus are made of ice themselves. As they say, fight fire with fire. Although, in reality, they were created for an advertising campaign, for which they had to invite professional ice sculptors.
By the way, to prevent the tires from melting prematurely, they were kept at a temperature of -30° C for five days and reinforced with acrylic inserts.
No Pump Needed
Airless tires have been tested for decades, but it is only now that they have started to be produced. For example, Michelin Tweel tires are produced and sold in small series. So far, they are mainly installed on special equipment working in challenging conditions. These tires do not have air-filled chambers and, therefore, are not afraid of punctures.
Flower Power
Continental has developed the environmentally friendly Taraxagum tire. Its rubber is made from dandelions. Specifically, not from the flowers themselves, but from the latex in their roots. It turns out, it can replace both natural and synthetic rubber. What’s more, the German corporation is already investing in full-scale production of eco-tires and plans to grow dandelions on an industrial scale.
Thus, they will also take care of air cleanliness.
Gold and Diamonds
We have already written about the most expensive tires in the world, but in those cases, the cost is determined by the operating conditions. However, Zenises Z Tyre Z1 tires, according to www.pokrishka.ru, are meant to emphasize the owner’s status. They are encrusted with 24-carat gold and diamonds, hence the price of $600,000 for a set of 21-inch tires. The price tag is impressive, isn’t it?
