Michelin is getting ready to show off a new kind of tire tech at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, and it is built around AI that can track tire wear using signals the vehicle already produces. Working with Sonatus, Michelin says its SmartWear and SmartLoad approach can read things like braking intensity, vehicle load, and cornering forces to predict tire condition in real time. The big promise is fewer surprises on the road, longer tire life, and less reliance on older monitoring tools, while keeping sensitive data inside the vehicle instead of pushing it to the cloud.
Michelin and Sonatus will use a 1970 Ford Bronco to show the system working live on the show floor, with tire health info displayed in real time through Michelin’s MyTires app. That demo is meant to prove the concept in a way that feels tangible, not theoretical, by turning everyday driving signals into clear insights drivers and fleets can actually use.
Pirelli’s Cyber Tire system has drawn attention in the US because it can collect and transmit more driving data than traditional tire pressure systems, and because Sinochem holds a 37 percent stake in Pirelli. Reuters reported the US warned about possible limits on selling vehicles equipped with this tech, as the US tightens rules around connected vehicle software and hardware tied to Chinese controlled firms, with timelines that start in the 2027 model year and extend into the following years.
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