# Connected Car Tires The Goodyear 'Intelligrip' Concept Vehicle Tire Communicates with the Vehicle By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-tire References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/03/03/39924/goodyear-eagle-360-concept-tire-works-in-harmony-with-self-driving-cars.html) & [corporate.goodyear](https://corporate.goodyear.com/en-US/media/news/goodyear-reveals-concept-tires-for-autonomous-cars.html) The modern vehicle is changing, which is seeing the tire go through something of an evolution as well with the [Goodyear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-tires) 'Intelligrip' concept vehicle tire. Looking almost like a traditional tire, the Goodyear 'Intelligrip' is packed with sensors to enable it to make adjustments according to the needs of the vehicle. The Goodyear 'Intelligrip' tire will also adjust itself accordingly if uneven terrain is detected or the weather conditions encourage the tires to require better grip. This would prove useful to those who prefer not to install [winter tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-xice-snow-tires), as the Goodyear 'Intelligrip' vehicle tire would automatically adjust when snow begins to fall. As [autonomous vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-innovation) become a more imminent reality, the Goodyear 'Intelligrip' tire could help to offer the new vehicles better traction on the roads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Tires:** The introduction of smart tires leads to new opportunities for tire manufacturers to integrate advanced sensors and technology that can improve performance, safety, and driver experience. - **Connected Vehicles:** The advancement in tire technology can bring disruptive innovations that shape the future of connected vehicles and revolutionize the transportation industry. - **Autonomous Vehicle Tires:** The development of tires designed specifically for autonomous vehicles can create opportunities for tire manufacturers to capitalize on the growing autonomous vehicle market by offering more advanced and specialized products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers can leverage innovative tire technology to add value to their products and differentiate themselves from competitors in a crowded market - **Smart Mobility:** Smart mobility companies can use smart tire technology to create new services and experiences for customers, such as real-time tire monitoring and data analysis, which can improve driver safety and vehicle performance. - **Fleet Management:** Fleet management companies can implement smart tire technology to optimize fleet performance and offer more efficient and cost-effective services to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-tires.md) - [Airless Car Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-goodyear-tire.md) - [Omnidirectional Autonomous Vehicle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hankook-tire-wheelbot.md) - [Futuristic Auto Wheel Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheel-module.md) - [Automated Tire-Changing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tire-changing-system.md) - [Airless Machinery Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-machine-tires.md) - [Space-Inspired Airless Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metl-tire.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Touch-Sensitive Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cercle-steering-wheel-concept.md)