Transformative Tyre
T Razr

Transformative Tyre for Maxxis International Co., Ltd./ Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co., Ltd.

In the near future, the booming of electric transportation development is at the door. As a car part manufacturer, Maxxis keeps thinking how it can design a feasible smart system that can participate in this trend and even help accelerate it. T Razr is a smart tire developed for the need. Its built-in sensors actively detect different driving conditions and provide active signals to transform the tire. The magnified treads stretch and change the contact area in response to the signal, therefore improve the traction performance.

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Translations of T Razr are ready for you in an array of languages: Transformatiewe Band AF, Goma Transformuese SQ, ትራንስፎርሜሽን ጎማ AM, الإطار التحويلي AR, Փոխակերպող Անվադողը HY, Transformator Şin AZ, Pneumatiko Eraldatzailea EU, Трансфармацыйная Шына BE, ট্রান্সফরমটিভ টায়ার BN, Transformativna Guma BS, Трансформативната Гума BG, Transformer တာယာ MY, El Pneumàtic Transformador CA, Matayala Osinthika NY, 变形轮胎 ZH, Pneumatici Trasformattivi CO, Transformativna Guma HR, Transformativní Pneumatika CS, Transformativt Dæk DA, Transformatieve Band NL, Transforma Pneŭo EO, Transformatiivne Rehv ET, Muuntava Rengas FI, Le Pneu Transformateur FR, O Neumático Transformador GL, ტრანსფორმაციული საბურავი KA, Der Transformative Reifen DE, Το Μετασχηματιστικό Ελαστικό EL, પરિવર્તનશીલ ટાયર GU, Kawotchou Transfòmasyon HT, Sauya Taya HA, צמיג טרנספורמטיבי HE, परिवर्तनकारी टायर HI, A Transzformáló Gumiabroncs HU, Ban Transformatif ID, Bonn Claochlaitheach GA, Transformative Taya IG, Umbreytandi Dekk IS, Il Pneumatico Trasformativo IT, 変形タイヤ JA, Ban Transformatif JV, ಪರಿವರ್ತಕ ಟೈರ್ KN, Трансформациялық Шина KK, សំបកកង់ប្លែង KM, Ipine RW, Дөңгөлөктөр KY, 변형 타이어 KO, Tîrê Veguherînek KU, Strigare LA, Transformativ Reifen LB, ຢາງປ່ຽນ LO, Transformuojančios Padangos LT, Pārveidojošās Riepas LV, Трансформативната Гума MK, Ny Kodiarana Fiovana MG, Tayar Transformatif MS, ട്രാൻസ്ഫോർമറ്റീവ് ടയർ ML, Tajer Trasformattiv MT, Potae Hurihuri MI, ट्रान्सफॉर्मेटिव्ह टायर MR, Хувиргах Дугуй MN, ट्रान्सफर्म्याटिभ टायर NE, Transformasjonsdekk NO, ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନଶୀଳ ଟାୟାର OR, ਟ੍ਰਾਂਸਫਾਰਮੈਟਿਵ ਟਾਇਰ PA, تایر تحول FA, Opona Transformacyjna PL, تغیر کونکی ټایر PS, Pneu Transformador PT, Anvelopa Transformatoare RO, Трансформирующая Шина RU, بدلجندڙ ٽائر SD, Suia Paʻu SM, Трансформативна Гума SR, Tha Taidhr Cruth-Atharrachail GD, Shanduko SN, ට්‍රාන්ස්ෆෝමිව් ටයර් SI, Transformačná Pneumatika SK, Transformativna Pnevmatika SL, Taayirka Beddelka SO, Lebili Le Fetolang ST, El Neumático Transformador ES, Ban Transformatif SU, Tairi Ya Kubadilika SW, Transformativt Däck SV, உருமாறும் டயர் TA, ట్రాన్స్ఫార్మేటివ్ టైర్ TE, Чархи Трансформаторӣ TG, ยางรถยนต์แปลงสภาพ TH, Üýtgeýän Teker TK, Ang Transformative Gulong TL, Dönüştürücü Lastik TR, Трансформатив Шина TT, ئۆزگىرىشچان بالون UG, Трансформативна Шина UK, ٹرانسفارم ٹائر UR, Transformatsion Shinalar UZ, Lốp Biến Hình VI, Teiar Trawsnewidiol CY, Transformative Bân FY, Isondo Eliguqukayo XH, טראַנספאָרמאַטיוו רייַף YI, Iyipada Taya YO, Ithayi Yokuguqula ZU, 變形輪胎 ZY, Ang Pagbag-O Nga Goma CEB, Nā Kaila Hoʻololi HAW, Lub Log Tsheb Pauv Tau HMN, Transformative Tyre EN, expanding accessibility.


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Unique Properties

T Razr is a tyre developed for actively detecting different driving conditions and providing active signals to transform the contact area of the tyre in order to improve traction performance. The sport mode is designed for providing extra control ability on the tyres for the drivers to cope with unexpected road conditions whereas the charging function providing electricity the tyres need for transforming.

Tags

Concept, tire, tyre, future design, concept tire

Production Technology

T Razr is a tyre with built in sensors and double tread structure. In both treads there embedded structures which can be magnified once they are electrified. During sport mode, sensors detect different driving conditions and automatically send out signal to magnetize the structure embedded in inner treads to create repulsion in order to increase bigger contact area on the outside tread and therefore improve handing ability. During comfort mode as well as charging mode, the inner treads continuously make contact with each other and therefore generate electricity.

Design Challenge

When it comes to designing a tire which aims at going into production line, any modifications on structures have to be practical. Safety issue becomes very critical in this case. The challenge is to maintain the overall performance as well as the strength while trying to reduce weight on rim structure. We are looking for a solution while the embedded structure in tread can be the additional support to the tire and the hollowed rim structure can lighten the weight. The goal is to design a solution with a reasonable price to be the daily help of our target users.

Project Duration

The project started in 2018 in Taiwan.

Operation Flow

The changing of tire contact area: While being electromagnetic, the aspect ratio will be changed, causing the changing of the profile. The changed profile allows the patterns on the sidewall to become part of the pattern on the tread. Therefore, it changes the traction performance. The fans: The fans on the rim slide open when inner tread is transforming in order to increase air resistance when the car is doing acceleration, deceleration, braking and cornering.The opened fan can also cool down the brake disk by letting air go through the rim. When the fan is sealed, it is for better reducing air resistance coefficient.

Research

The sensors built inside the tire is a developing project in Maxxis. With the G-sensor, we are able to keep tracks of the driving status of the driver. In one example, while the vehicle is starting, the G-sensor senses a forward force and then transforms the profile to enhance traction force. In another example, while the car is making a right turn, the G-sensor senses a centrifugal force toward left and then transforms only single side of the profile to cope with the cornering situation.

Inspiration

In previous studies, we found a group of users who live in the urban areas, who commute and run errands by cars every day, and they all have families to take care of. Therefore, safety issue is a huge concern for them.

Project Overview

T Razr Transformative Tyre has been a Silver winner in the Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

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Maxxis Unveils T Razr: The Transformative Tyre

Maxxis introduces T Razr, a smart tire designed to actively detect driving conditions and transform its contact area for improved traction performance. The innovative tire is equipped with built-in sensors and a double tread structure, offering sport and charging modes for enhanced control and safety.


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