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'''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 slid inside the tire before it is fitted on the rim.<ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref> The mousse is compressed as soon as the tire is inflated. One the tire begins being used, it heats up and becomes primed for use.<ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref> In the event of an air leak, and subsequent loss of pressure, the mousse expands to fill the void, giving a pressure about half that of a properly inflated tire.<ref>http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/index.jsp?codeRubrique=8092004155045&codePage=8092004155045_23092004181624&lang=EN</ref><ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref>
'''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 slid inside the tire before it is fitted on the rim.<ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</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>http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc</ref> 1987 on the Acropolis Rally, 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]].<ref>http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc</ref> It won the[[ Technological Innovation Award]] in 1988.<ref>http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc</ref>

==Use==
The mousse is compressed as soon as the tire is inflated. One the tire begins being used, it heats up and becomes primed for use.<ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref> 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.<ref>http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc</ref><ref>http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/index.jsp?codeRubrique=8092004155045&codePage=8092004155045_23092004181624&lang=EN</ref><ref>http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html</ref>


Mousse is used on cars and motorcycles in certain types of [[off-road racing]] such as the [[World Rally Championship]], although it is banned following the 2007 season, and the [[Dakar Rally]].<ref>http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=434851</ref><ref>http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wrc/news/158587-0/pirellis_gravel_tyre_gets_green_light.html</ref>
Mousse is used on cars and motorcycles in certain types of [[off-road racing]] such as the [[World Rally Championship]], although it is banned following the 2007 season, and the [[Dakar Rally]].<ref>http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=434851</ref><ref>http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wrc/news/158587-0/pirellis_gravel_tyre_gets_green_light.html</ref>

Revision as of 23:34, 15 January 2008

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 slid inside the 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.[2] 1987 on the Acropolis Rally, 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.[3] It won theTechnological Innovation Award in 1988.[4]

Use

The mousse is compressed as soon as the tire is inflated. One the tire begins being used, it heats up and becomes primed for use.[5] 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.[6][7][8]

Mousse is used on cars and motorcycles in certain types of off-road racing such as the World Rally Championship, although it is banned following the 2007 season, and the Dakar Rally.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html
  2. ^ http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc
  3. ^ http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc
  4. ^ http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc
  5. ^ http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html
  6. ^ http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc
  7. ^ http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/index.jsp?codeRubrique=8092004155045&codePage=8092004155045_23092004181624&lang=EN
  8. ^ http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html
  9. ^ http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=434851
  10. ^ http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wrc/news/158587-0/pirellis_gravel_tyre_gets_green_light.html
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