The patented new technology, developed by Michelin and Maxion Wheels for the passenger car wheel market, incorporates two flexible rubber flanges mounted on a special wheel body to create a flexible wheel that improves the ride and comfort and also absorbs impacts from potholes and curbs.
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The new wheel is compatible with all tires on the market and comprises an alloy rim – which is narrower than normal, two rubber flanges and an optional cosmetic insert to protect the alloy wheel.
In this 70 second video, experience the technical aspects of the patented new technology, developed by Maxion Wheels and Michelin for the passenger car wheel market.
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The Flexible Wheel incorporates two high-performing reinforced Acorus rubber flanges mounted on a special Maxion wheel body to create a flexible wheel that bends but does not break,protecting the wheel and tire from damage when encountering road hazards such as potholes.
