PNEUMATIC TIRES
In December 2003, Amerityre introduced its ArcusTM pneumatic passenger car tire. This tire was constructed using standard plys, beads, and belts and incorporated our proprietary polyurethane elastomer technology. This tire successfully completed testing to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 109 in April 2004. In November 2007, we successfully completed testing to the new FMVSS 139 which officially went into effect in September 2007. This project is currently in Research and Development.
Additional testing by independent test laboratories has shown that the rolling resistance of the polyurethane ArcusTM tire is from 36% to 50% less than an equivalent rubber tire depending on the load and air pressure. This translates into an 8% to 10% improvement in vehicle fuel economy. Not only does this help reduce our dependence on foreign oil, but also reduces the amount of greenhouse gases discharged into our atmosphere.
Some advantages for the consumer and the manufacturer are:
Consumer Advantages
- Runs cooler for longer life
- Lower rolling resistance gives improved fuel economy
- Single material pour reduces possibility of separation
- Potential lower price due to reduced manufacturing cost
Manufacturing Advantages
- Lower capital investment
- Lower tooling cost
- Less floor space required
- Lower energy cost
- Lower labor cost
- Less scrap and waste
