While uses of the Tweel are still limited, the tech is about to get a big upgrade in production with Michelin opening a dedicated factory to build them in Piedmont, SC, on November 20.

The X TWEEL SSL 2 AT and HST 12N16.5 airless radial tires for skid steers come in an all-terrain (AT) and a hard-surface version (HST).

It's been well over a year since Michelin unveiled its take on the future of the tire, the airless Tweel. The odd-looking invention pairs a replaceable outer rubber layer with a central alloy hub ...

Narrator: From the wheels of NASA's moon rover to Michelin's Tweel, we've seen tires ... products will be ready to buy? What is taking so long for airless tires to hit the shelves?

While Michelin have been shipping Tweel products for several years now, they’re limited to low-speed rugged applications, like skid-steer loaders and ride-on lawnmowers. Getting airless tires ...