Sumitomo reveals its Smart Tyre Concept

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. revealed its 'Smart Tyre Concept' at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017.

The new development will provide balanced safety and environmental performance at higher levels than ever before so that they can keep up with the future of the automotive industry. 

The automotive industry is currently facing massive changes, with growing concern over environmental issues, shifting demographics brought about by increasingly urbanised and ageing societies, and revolutionary new technologies such as artificial technology. 

At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Sumitomo introduced some of their research and development trends at the core of its Smart Tyre Concept, including: "Sensing Core," "Active Tread," "Performance Sustaining Technology," and "Airless Tyres".

In 2020, Sumitomo plans to begin mass production of a new tyre that maintains the performance of brand new tyre for longer.

In 2023, they plan to unveil a new concept tyre that incorporates its Active Tread Technology, which will enable the tyre to perform the same high level of performance regardless of what road condition. 

Sumitomo maintains that it will continue these and other research developments towards creating an all-new tyre for the new decade.