# SMART vs Michelin | The SMART Tire Company

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- Published at: 2026-03-01 17:00:00 UTC
- Updated at: 2026-03-06 21:08:54 UTC

## Author
Brian Yennie

## Subject
The SMART Tire Company

## Content
Question: how can we compete with companies like Goodyear, Bridgestone, or Michelin?Tesla is a trillion $$ company not because the Roadster was cool, but because EVs are 5x more efficient. The advantage was physics.The Michelin Tweel™ is the top airless tire on the market. Patented in 2005, the tech is older than the smart phone. The problem? Rubber materials aren't the solution and never can be. The evidence?No automotive product after 20+ years200+ lb tires to carry heavy loadsLow speed only - think skid steers, lawnmowers, and small UTVs with no on-road certifications, and max speeds as low as 9mph.The competition is stiff, but physics won't be denied.