Eli5 Why do tires use air instead of solid rubber all the wsy?

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Wouldnt a solid rubber tire do the same job with no risk of punctures?

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Not sure if anyone linked this already. [They have been working on airless tires for some time now](https://michelinmedia.com/michelin-uptis/). I’ve never seen them IRL but the design helps with the harshness and weight issues people have mentioned. It would be cool to not have to ever worry about punctures, or having to periodically inflate them, or pay for maintenance on tire pressure sensors.

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