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'''Tire mousse''' is a component in certain types of off-road [[run-flat tire]]s, designed to allow them to maintain functionality despite a puncture. It is a ring of flexible foam that is placed inside a tire before it is fitted on the rim.<ref name="Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail Motorsport.com">[http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail Motorsport.com<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606152915/http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc |date=2011-06-06 }}</ref> The original run-flat mousse, called |
'''Tire mousse''' is a component in certain types of off-road [[run-flat tire]]s, designed to allow them to maintain functionality despite a puncture. It is a ring of flexible foam that is placed inside a tire before it is fitted on the rim.<ref name="Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail Motorsport.com">[http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail Motorsport.com<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606152915/http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc |date=2011-06-06 }}</ref> The original run-flat mousse, called Bib-Mousse, was developed in 1984 by [[Michelin]], for use on motorbikes in enduro, rally-raid and motocross events.<ref name="Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail Motorsport.com"/> In 1987, Michelin debuted its ATS system (Appui Temporaire Souple, or Flexible Temporary Support) on the works [[Renault 11]]s of [[Jean Ragnotti]] and [[François Chatriot]] on the Acropolis Rally.<ref name="Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail Motorsport.com"/> It won the [[Technological Innovation Award]] in 1988.<ref name="Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail Motorsport.com"/> |
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===Bib-Mousse=== |
===Bib-Mousse=== |
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''Bib-Mousse'' is a Tire mousse made by French tire manufacturer [[Michelin]]. The Bib-Mousse was named after Michelin's well-known mascot, [[Bibendum]]. |
''Bib-Mousse'' is a Tire mousse made by French tire manufacturer [[Michelin]]. The Bib-Mousse was named after Michelin's well-known mascot, [[Bibendum]].{{citation needed|date=February 2008}} It is a [[Torus|ring]] of [[Butyl rubber|butyl]] honeycomb [[Foam rubber|foam]] with its cells filled with [[nitrogen]].{{citation needed|date=February 2008}} It has a smooth-molded outer skin that is designed to slip into specific size off-road motorcycle tires.{{citation needed|date=February 2008}} |
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Latest revision as of 16:03, 8 April 2024
Tire mousse is a component in certain types of off-road run-flat tires, designed to allow them to maintain functionality despite a puncture. It is a ring of flexible foam that is placed inside a tire before it is fitted on the rim.[1] The original run-flat mousse, called Bib-Mousse, was developed in 1984 by Michelin, for use on motorbikes in enduro, rally-raid and motocross events.[1] In 1987, Michelin debuted its ATS system (Appui Temporaire Souple, or Flexible Temporary Support) on the works Renault 11s of Jean Ragnotti and François Chatriot on the Acropolis Rally.[1] It won the Technological Innovation Award in 1988.[1]
Use
[edit]The mousse is compressed as soon as the tire is inflated. Once the tire begins being used, it heats up and becomes primed for use.[1] In the event of an air leak, and subsequent loss of pressure, the mousse expands to fill the void, giving a pressure almost equal to that of a properly inflated tire.[1][2]
Mousse is used on cars and motorcycles in certain types of off-road racing such as the Dakar Rally.[3][4]
Bib-Mousse
[edit]Bib-Mousse is a Tire mousse made by French tire manufacturer Michelin. The Bib-Mousse was named after Michelin's well-known mascot, Bibendum.[citation needed] It is a ring of butyl honeycomb foam with its cells filled with nitrogen.[citation needed] It has a smooth-molded outer skin that is designed to slip into specific size off-road motorcycle tires.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail Motorsport.com Archived 2011-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Michelin Motorcycle Tyres: Bib-Mousse
- ^ "Run-Flat Tires:A New Standard Rising - MSN Autos". Archived from the original on 2008-03-08. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
- ^ WRC: Pirelli's gravel tyre gets 'green light'
