On Thursday, JK Tyre & Industries announced that it had developed the country’s first four-wheeler tyre puncture guard technology.
Incorporating a self-healing elastomer inner coat into the tyres through an automated process, the technology heals punctures.
The company intends to incorporate the technology into its four-wheeler tyres in the future.
Multiple punctures caused by nails or other sharp objects, up to 6 mm in tread area, can be repaired using this technology, according to a statement from the tyre maker.
Puncture guard tyres provide a worry-free ride for the duration of the tyre’s lifespan, with no air loss.
Customers can expect more advanced mobility solutions from us after the introduction of smart tyre technology in 2020 and now Puncture Guard Tyre technology. Vehicle owners benefit greatly from this technology, which provides a high level of safety and convenience, “CEO Raghupati Singhania of JK Tyre was quoted as saying.
According to the company, which added, it has been tested in all Indian on-road and off-road conditions.
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