Bridgestone has developed Air-Free, an air-less tire concept that “uses thermoplastic ‘spokes’ which radiate tangentially out from the hub and curve before joining the rim.” Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.

The ribs run in different directions on either side of the wheel so no rotation or twisting of the tread occurs. The outer rubber layer looks fairly standard, but the inner section can be recycled.

[via WiredTechcrunch]

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