Something is happening, and it's leaving the tire industry breathless. Michelin, Bridgestone and Goodyear each have pledged to bring viable airless tires to market within the next five years, and shifts in industry science and technology are making that possible.

When it comes to Goodyear's plan for airless tire technology, the tire maker isn't targeting vehicle segments. It is targeting automotive trends.

Bridgestone Americas is thinking much bigger than micromobility, OTR or passenger vehicles with its proprietary Air Free nonpneumatic tire development. Like 50,000 pounds big.

Michelin's Tweel rooted the tire maker's airless tire expertise. Now, Michelin is moving closer to its nonpneumatic vision with Uptis.