This wheel features electronic sensors which are embedded in to the tire. Information is collected from the sensors and fed back to a vehicle information system. That data is processed and the “tweel ribs” flex through wireless technology to cause the pressure to stay level across the tire. The idea is just in concept at the moment from the guys over at Yanko. If this technology was to be made it would have a number of uses such as longer wear on the tire and even the possibility to not have to rotate the wheels like we currently do now.
By covering the outside surface with transparent rubber of the current Tweel design helps with water evacuation, cornering, esthetic and balancing problems resulted from ice build up.
Via: Carformance and YankoDesign
Wow, I wonder how much these tyres would cost to replace, excellent idea though.
Regards.