A punctured tire is the definition of a bad day, but Michelin is taking some of the sting out as it announces the opening of its newest North American plant, which the company says is the first in the world dedicated to the manufacture of airless tires called "Tweels". The US$50 million plant will be used to make the Michelin X Tweel Airless Radial Tire and others for commercial and agricultural applications... Continue Reading Michelin opens first plant dedicated to production of airless tires
Section: Automotive
Tags: Airless, Michelin, Production, Tire
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