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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.<ref>[http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail - Yahoo! Sport UK<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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 Motorsport.com: News channel<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/index.jsp?codeRubrique=8092004155045&codePage=8092004155045_23092004181624&lang=EN Michelin Motorcycle Tyres: Using Bib-Mousse<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02062007/29/run-flat-mousse-tyres-detail.html Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail - Yahoo! Sport UK<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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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 Run-Flat Tires:A New Standard Rising - MSN Autos<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wrc/news/158587-0/pirellis_gravel_tyre_gets_green_light.html WRC: Pirelli's gravel tyre gets 'green light'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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 Run-Flat Tires:A New Standard Rising - MSN Autos<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wrc/news/158587-0/pirellis_gravel_tyre_gets_green_light.html WRC: Pirelli's gravel tyre gets 'green light'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 19:41, 23 June 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. Once 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
- ^ Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail - Yahoo! Sport UK
- ^ Motorsport.com: News channel
- ^ Motorsport.com: News channel
- ^ Motorsport.com: News channel
- ^ Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail - Yahoo! Sport UK
- ^ Motorsport.com: News channel
- ^ Michelin Motorcycle Tyres: Using Bib-Mousse
- ^ Run-Flat Mousse Tyres In Detail - Yahoo! Sport UK
- ^ Run-Flat Tires:A New Standard Rising - MSN Autos
- ^ WRC: Pirelli's gravel tyre gets 'green light'