Spring wheels are not necessary.
Are regular tires boring? Then maybe Garage 54’s spring wheel will appeal to you. Many interesting inventions were made back in the early days, but most of them failed. A wheel made from springs was one such example.
Spring wheels were designed to provide drivers with a more comfortable ride without the need for pneumatic tires. Spring wheels have never been mainstreamed, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see them in action. A set of small springs is required to build a spring wheel. These springs are then welded to a smaller, steel wheel. For grip, the outside of the springs are wrapped in a sheet of metal and covered with rubber tires. Although this may seem like a simple idea, it is not practical in real life. If spring tires were truly better than regular tires, wouldn’t you expect to see them everywhere? The modern tires are a culmination of decades of research and advancements that continue to improve each year. The concept of an air-filled pneumatic tire, which was first introduced in cars’ early days, was still new.
Tire manufacturers today are developing unique airless tire designs, but they have not yet made it to mass production. These tire designs are popular with ride-on lawnmowers, and may eventually be used on your next car. The spring wheel is a concept that makes for a great YouTube video, but doesn’t work in real-world situations. Garage 54 could make a complete set of four wheels to test drive a full spring wheel experience.