Hankook rolls out airless tire concept

I read this and what I want to know is it's lateral grip performance...

However this paragraph says it all. It WILL be what the industry moves toward, in some form, bank on it.

"Apart from being puncture proof, the i-Flex tire has many other benefits. It is considerably lighter than conventional tire and wheel combinations and it can also provide a level of shock absorbency through the unique mesh structure. According to Hankook, these two attributes alone contribute to reduced fuel consumption and improved NVH levels."

They're already selling cars WITHOUT spare tires to reduce weight and increase mileage...

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/09/09/hankook-rolls-out-airless-tire-concept/?intcmp=HPBucket#ixzz2eOu7KwyP