The Le Mans 2030 Racer Car Concept Features Wear-Indicating Wheels
Michael Hemsworth — June 18, 2016 — Autos
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Designed by David Voltner, the Le Mans 2030 racer car concept features an enhanced tire design that looks to make it easier for pit crews and drivers to spot problems before they cause issues. Featuring a layered tire design, the wheels on the Le Mans 2030 change color to indicate wear; while black means they're brand new, green means there's light wear, yellow means medium wear and red means heavy wear. This allows crews to instantly see when a tire should be replaced rather than relying on guesswork.
The Le Mans 2030 racer car concept features a low, aerodynamic design aesthetic that would enable it to cut through the air and effectively put a focus on speed, safety and stylish design.
The Le Mans 2030 racer car concept features a low, aerodynamic design aesthetic that would enable it to cut through the air and effectively put a focus on speed, safety and stylish design.
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced-tire Design - Opportunity for tire manufacturers to develop wear-indicating technologies that improve safety and reduce maintenance costs.
2. Color-changing Wheels - Opportunity for automotive accessory manufacturers to create customizable, color-changing wheel designs that allow drivers to express themselves and detect tire wear easily.
3. Aerodynamic Design Aesthetic - Opportunity for automotive designers to create low, sleek designs that prioritize speed, safety, and visual appeal.
Industry Implications
1. Tire Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity for tire manufacturers to develop wear-indicating technologies that improve safety and reduce maintenance costs.
2. Automotive Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity for automotive accessory manufacturers to create customizable, color-changing wheel designs that allow drivers to express themselves and detect tire wear easily.
3. Automotive Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity for automotive designers to create low, sleek designs that prioritize speed, safety, and visual appeal.
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