# Puncture-Proof Wheels The Goodyear Spring Tire is Designed for Use on the Moon By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodyear-spring-tire References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/15/airless-tires-for-moon-vehicles/) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/goodyear-nasa-developed-spring-tire-wins-award/16943/) Although the [airless tire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-commercial-tire) isn't something new, [Goodyear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-tires) Spring Tire's is rather impressive. Designed for [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metl-tire), it looks like a traditional tire that has been wrapped in chainmail, unlike the airless army tires that resemble bubble-wrapped craters. Constructed out of 800 load bearing springs, the Goodyear Spring Tire can carry heavy vehicles over long distances. A winner at the 44th Annual R&D 100 Awards, this puncture-proof tire was designed for use on the Moon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Airless Tires:** Develop durable airless tires for use in industries that traverse rough terrains. - **Spring Tires:** Create tires with unique designs and technologies that enable new capabilities in space exploration. - **Puncture-proof Tires:** Introduce new materials and tire constructions that resist damage and extend longevity. ### Where This Applies - **Aerospace:** Innovate space exploration vehicles and rovers with tires, wheels, and treads that withstand harsh extraterrestrial environments. - **Logistics and Warehousing:** Equip heavy-duty machinery, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment with puncture-proof tires to reduce maintenance costs and downtime. - **Mining:** Develop highly durable tires that can support the weight of mining vehicles and withstand the rough and abrasive surfaces of mining environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Inspired Airless Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metl-tire.md) - [Airless Machinery Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-machine-tires.md) - [Airless Bicycle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-bicycle-tires.md) - [Steel-Made Mining Vehicle Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-suspension-wheel.md) - [Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-tires.md) - [Transforming Smart Vehicle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-tire.md) - [Hubless Airless eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topsecret-ebike.md) - [Futuristic Lunar Terrain Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-terrain-vehicle.md) - [Durable Long-Lasting Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-longlasting-tire.md)