Photo: Mashable
Last year, Goodyear’s airless tires made their debut on a Tesla Model 3, and now they’re gaining traction again as a good option for the automaker’s electric vehicles (EVs).
Goodyear’s airless tires were seen on a Tesla Model 3 this week, as shared on Mashable on Wednesday.
The video shows close-ups of the vehicle’s handling with the airless tires, as it drives around a track. The Model 3 handles well, even hugging curves and maneuvering around obstacles with the airless tires.
The video also notes that airless tires are less likely to puncture, resulting in fewer ending up in junkyards, and supporting continued goals of increased sustainability.
The airless tires are also considered a game-changer for autonomous vehicles, since they’re largely maintenance-free.
The video also notes that the airless tires are already internet-famous, having been featured on a Tesla Model 3 last December.
Tesla offers a range of tires for its Model 3 and Model Y units, including some primarily for winter use and other specific terrains.
You can watch the full video from Mashable here showing the Tesla Model 3 with Goodyear’s airless tires.
This article seems to imply that Tire Pressure Monitoring System already comes standard with Tesla’s but that there is a demand for these for second set winter tires. Does anybody know if they do come standard?
Yes, all new Tesla vehicles include TPMS. You only need a second set if you want dedicated winter tires, for example.
Thanks for the info.