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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 |
'''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 the tire before it is fitted on the rim.<ref name="uk.eurosport.yahoo.com">[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> 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="Motorsport.com: News channel">[http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=254994&FS=wrc Motorsport.com: News channel<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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 name="Motorsport.com: News channel"/> It won the [[Technological Innovation Award]] in 1988.<ref name="Motorsport.com: News channel"/> |
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Revision as of 01:28, 30 December 2009
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 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.[2] It won the Technological Innovation Award in 1988.[2]
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.[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.[2][3][1]
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.[4][5]