For this competition, I designed a sandwich tire which  allows the customer to choose not only color combinations, but also tread pattern and tire compound progression across the width of the tire.  Once the desired formula is arrived at, the finished tire is clamped together with the rim section.  This system would be ideal for rally race teams who run into a wide variety of course conditions; this tire can adapt to the different venues.  Michelin could also use this as a "mule" tire for their research and development.  They can experiment with various combinations, and when they find one they like, they can mold the final tire as one piece for the public.  This way, the customer can benefit from this system without even owning it.  Below is the exterior design entry, which is a mid-engined rally racer/SUV hybrid. 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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