Japanese Bridgestone Corporation has a new technology that estimates tyre wear and tread depth, based on the Contact Area Information Sensing (CAIS*1) concept.
The new technology sensors attached to the inside of tires prevents tyres from becoming worn or losing their ability to grip wet road surfaces. It also acts as a deterrent from tyres being exposed to uneven or lopsided wear, thus preventing vehicle malfunction.
It does so by equipping sensors inside of the tyres that produce real-time information on changes in tread condition when a car is driven. This allows for better safety, as well as informing when a driver needs to change their tyres..
By providing drivers with real-time tyre information, such as the remaining tread depth and whether tyres are experiencing uneven wear, Bridgestone’s technology will contribute to improved driving conditions by enabling users to judge the most appropriate timing for tyre replacement. Furthermore, this technology helps to prevent uneven wear by enabling consumers better understand the optimal timing for tyre rotations, thereby allowing them use their tyres for the longest possible period without waste.