by Chris Malone
Caravan enthusiasts could soon never have to worry about reinflating their tyres again, thanks to new technology.
According to manufacturer Goodyear, it is only a matter of time before work is completed on a tyre that automatically reinflates to the right level when required.
The Air Maintenance Technology system will see a small pump included in each tyre that automatically inflates it to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.
Goodyear senior vice president and chief technical officer Jean-Claud Kihn explained that a tyre that can maintain its own level of inflations has been sought after by motorists for a long time.
“Goodyear has taken on this challenge and the progress we have made is very encouraging,” he said.
“This will become the kind of technological breakthrough that people will wonder how they ever lived without.”
Keeping the correct tyre pressure on both the towcar and the tourer can help caravan owners to be more fuel-efficient – especially on long journeys.
Such technology should also improve safety, as tyre blowouts are one of the most common causes of caravan accidents.
