It's capable of inflating or deflating the tires, adapting to the changes in weather.

ContiAdapt is a system that integrates small compressors. It's capable of inflating or deflating the tires, which reduces or expands the contact patch of the tire -- the quantity of tire which touches the earth at any certain stage -- to suit weather and driving conditions.


Stuck in some snow? Just deflate that boy a little and work your way.

ContinentalContact patches that are smaller are meant by higher pressures. This can boost efficacy and reduces rolling resistance. Pressures that are lower mean contact stains, which can assist with grip when off-roading or even trying to traverse terrain that is slippery.

Some automobiles have this type of system but they are used in very market products and expensive. Mercedes-Benz includes an identical system for its off-road vehicles, as well.

That wasn't the only new concept in Frankfurt of Continental, possibly. The company also showed off ContiSense, which uses rubber to send electrical signals from a sensor to the automobile's computer. It is thought that the system may respond to changes and punctures in tire pressure faster than current tire pressure monitoring systems. The sensors warn the driver accordingly, whether via the system or a apparatus that is connected smart and could detect changes in road conditions.

Theoretically, Continental could combine both technology to make a wheel and tire combination that could deflate or inflate based on whatever weather the sensors of the tire pick up. That way, your all-season tires will be tires, adapting to the changes in weather.