Kevlar Tires?

As an automotive enthusiast, I’ve always used low profile performance tires on my sport automobiles.  The most recent tires I’ve purchased are Pirelli P Zero Neros all-season, Z-rated tires hanging on 18×10″ Rondell wheels.  This is nearly the ultimate package for a high-performance sports automobile.

It’s interesting to note that the tire manufacturers are now coming out with new tires that no longer require a low profile to ensure lateral stability and performance.  A new article in Popular Science describes the use of Kevlar and carbon fiber as stiffeners in these tires…

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