Goodyear unveiled a new concept tire that could double as a propeller and help cars fly
The company has designed an airless tire, called the Goodyear Aero, which would double as a propeller. The Aero tires would have bladed spokes that act as a fan allowing the wheels to flip upward and help propel a car into the air.Goodyear's flying tire is currently just a conceptual design. Chris Helsel, Goodyear's chief technology officer, said the design is meant to spark discussion about transportation options for the future.
It would be tough for the wheels to satisfy the car's needs for breaking on the ground and withstand the high rotational speeds needed to lift the car into the air, Daniel Codd, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of San Diego, told CNN Business.Read MoreBut some parts of the Aero tire design are similar to technology that is already in cars today.
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