Global Airless Tires Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Market Definition

Airless tires, also known as non-pneumatic tires, are not supported by air pressure. They do not go flat and have high rolling friction and less suspension than pneumatic tires. Moreover, they possess flexible traction and an interlock hub, which has been designed to increase their durability, coupled with zero-degree belts to provide better lateral stiffness and damage resistance and absorb impacts.

Market Insights & Analysis: Global Airless Tires Market (2025-30):

The Global Airless Tires Market size was valued at USD 68.19 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 101.88 Million in 2030. The market is also estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 6.88% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. Airless tire technology has seen immense progress in terms of research & innovations in recent years. These tires have been in demand mainly due to the ever-growing automotive industry worldwide and the rapid shift toward sustainable & maintenance-free tires.  

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These tires are used in various applications including commercial, military, and passenger among others. Golf carts, trailers, lawnmowers, etc. are a few examples of these tires used in commercial applications. Regions such as North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific are observing a boom in urban gardening and landscaping, which is leading to an increase in the use of lawnmowers in these regions further elevating the demand for airless tires. According to the 2023 National Gardening Survey, the average household spends about USD 616 on lawn and gardening activities a year which shows that about 80% of American households participated in gardening in 2022. This increase in gardening and landscaping habits among individuals around the world including the US is increasing the use of lawnmowers in the country and would support the airless tire market growth in coming years.

Moreover, the key players in the global tire market, such as Michelin, Bridgestone Corporation, etc., are gradually shifting toward airless tires to address & resolve the various challenges associated with pneumatic tires. In recent years, the Michelin company tested an airless prototype tire and fitted it in an e-mini car at the Munich Motor Show. The tire has been made with the concept of no puncture & less waste to promote sustainable environmental practices.

Global Airless Tires Market Drivers:

Steadily Growing Demand for Maintenance-free Tires: Airless tires don't go flat which is the prime aspect that has infused their demand worldwide and positively impacted the growth of the Airless Tires Market. Air loss failures caused by punctures or road hazards, along with the need for a spare tire for either changing or repairing, have equally contributed to the demand for airless tires. Additionally, the composition of flexible plastics in these tires has significantly improved their overall strength to absorb road bumps. It is another crucial aspect that has surged the demand for maintenance-free tires in recent years, which, in turn, would significantly contribute to the growth of the Airless Tires Global Market during the forecast period.

Global Airless Tires Market Challenges:

High Cost of Airless Tires: The cost of airless tires has always been a significant challenge for the expansion of the Global Airless Tires Market. Besides the purchase cost, the manufacturing cost of airless tires has created a steep plunge worldwide. In recent years, the introduction of autonomous vehicles has increased the demand for puncture-resistant airless tires. However, the high costs have been an obstacle to implementing them. As a result, the demand for airless tires so far has been limited to vehicles with high puncture chances, such as lawnmowers, golf carts, etc. Consequently, to overcome this cost challenge, airless tire manufacturers like Bridgestone Corporation are finding ways for their niche technology through rigorous research & development activities.

Global Airless Tires Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The Global Airless Tires Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends & influencing factors in each segment & includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the global level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

By Vehicle Type:

• Two wheeler
• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Cars
• Off-road Vehicles
• Military Vehicles

Based on vehicle Type, the market is bifurcated into two-wheelers, Passenger cars, commercial Cars, Off-road Vehicles, and Military Vehicles. Among all, Off-road vehicles dominate the market and witnessed considerable demand for airless tires during the historical period, owing to the frequent maintenance required for conventional tires, the life of which gets significantly reduced since these vehicles are deployed mainly in rugged terrain. Off-road vehicles, especially construction and industrial vehicles, such as backhoes, forklifts, skid steer loaders, telehandlers, etc., use solid tires. Generally, solid tires for these kinds of equipment are designed to provide low operational costs in harsh work environments. The constantly growing building and infrastructure industry around the world, along with the increasing inventory handling in airports, ports, and warehouses, is projected to record a growth in machinery sales. This, in turn, would drive the demand for solid tires over the forecast period.

By Tire Type:

• Radial Tires
• Bias Tires

Based on the tire type, the market is bifurcated into Radial Tires, and Bias Tires. Among both, Radial Airless Tires dominate the global airless tires market owing to their increasing popularity due to their higher efficiency and lower fuel consumption properties than bias tires. Besides, the tire bolted once would no longer require air pressure maintenance while eliminating the risk of getting punctured or leaked as well.

The demand for radial airless tires is high among the heavy-duty equipment industry, owing to their various advantages like high-performance compounds, reduced costs related to repairs & maintenance, and long wear life, i.e., 2-3 times more than a pneumatic tire. Besides, market players with strategies such as product development, partnership, merger & acquisition are also fuelling the market growth.  They are increasing their product portfolio in agriculture tires is further fuelling the overall market growth. For instance:

• In 2023, Firestone Agriculture Announced a distribution agreement with Shark Wheel for SWIFT Air-Free Irrigation Tire.

Global Airless Market (2025-30): Regional Projections

Based on the Geography, the Global Airless Tires Market expands across:

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa
• Asia-Pacific

Among all regions globally, North America has witnessed significant market expansion in the past few years, mainly due to the launch of airless tire models for OTR vehicles by market players, such as Michelin, Bridgestone Corporation, & Goodyear. Besides, ongoing collaborations among automotive OEMs & tire manufacturers for testing airless tires in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and military vehicles, coupled with an increasing inclination toward the adoption of EVs among customers, shall also bolster the regional market growth. Moreover, consumers in the region are increasingly preferring eco-conscious products including airless tires. Airless tires, with their durability and positive effect on the environment, are going to increase demand for sustainable airless tire solutions. Focus on innovation and sustainability creates a significant opportunity for the airless tire market in North America. As the technology matures and overcomes its challenges, airless tires are projected to become a game-changer technology in the automotive industry in North America.

Global Airless Tires Industry Recent Development:

• 2024: Michelin launched UPTIS Tires that are puncture-resistant, eliminate accidents caused by blowouts, and employ the same technology used in moon rovers.
• 2024 Bridgestone Corporation collaborated with astrobotic technology for joint development of a lunar rover tire which is completely airless.

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