Innovative Design and Prototyping of Reconfigurable Run-Flat Tire

Tire puncturing is one of the main causes of accidents and/or traffic interruptions, leading to unsafe and unsustainable mobility scenarios. Insert-supporting Run-Flat systems can be a strategic technology to improve tire performance, but further developments are needed to improve system reliability...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Testa, Luca Esposito, Andrea Ceccacci, Gianluca Iannitti, Nicola Bonora
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Engineering Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/85/1/25
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Summary:Tire puncturing is one of the main causes of accidents and/or traffic interruptions, leading to unsafe and unsustainable mobility scenarios. Insert-supporting Run-Flat systems can be a strategic technology to improve tire performance, but further developments are needed to improve system reliability, modularity, and efficiency. A novel Run-Flat system was proposed in the present study to address specific features. The concept was developed by exploiting numerical simulation tools, enabling a comprehensive system assessment. In addition, a technological demonstrator was manufactured employing rapid prototyping techniques based on 3D printing processes.
ISSN:2673-4591