# Safety-Focused Concept Racers The Le Mans 2030 Racer Car Concept Features Wear-Indicating Wheels By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-car References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/17/for-when-your-tires-are-tired/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/DavidVoltner) Designed by David Voltner, the Le Mans 2030 racer car concept features an enhanced tire design that looks to make it easier for pit crews and drivers to spot problems before they cause issues. Featuring a [layered tire design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridgestone-potenza-re71rz), the wheels on the Le Mans 2030 change color to indicate wear; while black means they're brand new, green means there's light wear, yellow means medium wear and red means heavy wear. This allows crews to instantly see when a tire should be replaced rather than relying on guesswork. The Le Mans 2030 racer car concept features a low, [aerodynamic design aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-turismo) that would enable it to cut through the air and effectively put a focus on speed, safety and stylish design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Enhanced-tire Design:** Opportunity for tire manufacturers to develop wear-indicating technologies that improve safety and reduce maintenance costs. - **Color-changing Wheels:** Opportunity for automotive accessory manufacturers to create customizable, color-changing wheel designs that allow drivers to express themselves and detect tire wear easily. - **Aerodynamic Design Aesthetic:** Opportunity for automotive designers to create low, sleek designs that prioritize speed, safety, and visual appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tire Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for tire manufacturers to develop wear-indicating technologies that improve safety and reduce maintenance costs. - **Automotive Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for automotive accessory manufacturers to create customizable, color-changing wheel designs that allow drivers to express themselves and detect tire wear easily. - **Automotive Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for automotive designers to create low, sleek designs that prioritize speed, safety, and visual appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealth Racer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-f1-concept.md) - [Hypercar Racing Wheel Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-wheel-concept.md) - [Sleek Reimagined Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-99x.md) - [Retrofuturism Split-Body Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traroca-v1.md) - [Transforming Smart Vehicle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-tire.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-h2-racing-concept.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Adaptable Shapeshifting Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-steering-wheel.md) - [Color-Changing Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-vision-dee.md)