New Self-Inflating Tires in Development

Currently, self-inflating tires are pretty self-explanatory. Compressed air adjusts to bumps in the road as well as regular wear and tear, and tires stay inflated without the constant supervision of drivers who doubtless have better things to do. Unfortunately, compressed-air tires are still rare, leaving the average car buyer with good old-fashioned inflatable rubber tires.

If Coda Development has its way, though, the self-inflated tire might soon get a makeover. Rather than compressed air, Coda’s design uses a pump to keep air balanced and constant within the tire. Theoretically, Coda’s device would be more reliable and less expensive to manufacture than the current self-inflatables. The tire still seems a long way off, but even so, it’s good news for those of us who’d rather not spend valuable time cruising for an air pump.

New self-inflating tire constantly under pressure (Autoblog)
Self-Inflating Tire (SIT, Coda Development)