Uptis

Everyone who tested Uptis at this month’s IAA Mobility 2021 “unanimously approved” the prototype airless tyres, says Michelin. This is a lofty claim and hard to verify, but Michelin does provide some evidence in a short video featuring automotive influencer Mr JWW and enigmatic car enthusiast Gercollector.

A new wheel technology promises to put an end to punctures, spare tyres and that dreadful can of repair foam lurking in the bowels of your car’s boot. Those with a relaxed approach to tyre maintenance can also look forward to being unshackled from regular tyre pressure checks, or from pangs of guilt when neglecting said safety regimen. The technology goes by the name of Michelin Uptis Prototype, and Michelin stresses that Uptis is more than merely a concept.