All Road Transform Concept: A Tire for All Seasons

Seung-il Choi, Jong-Soo Park, Soung-Tae's Innovative Design for High-Performance Vehicles

The All Road Transform Concept is inspired by the changing seasons and the blooming process of a flower. The tire tread transforms in three stages, similar to a petal changing with the climate. This transformation allows the tire to perform exceptionally well in any road condition, whether dry, wet, or snowy. The designers have ingeniously interlocked the tires and the vehicle, improving both tire performance and vehicle usability.

What sets the All Road Transform Concept apart is its adaptability. It is a tire for all seasons, designed to satisfy road conditions caused by climate change with a single product. The tread, made with a pad type based on the change of wheel angle, can transform into three forms. This not only gives the vehicle better grip on dry roads but also improves drainage performance on wet roads. It is an innovative product designed to drive safely on snow and ice-covered roads.

The realization of this design involved meticulous planning and the use of advanced materials. The tire design includes all-season tread compound, jointless bead wire, high hardness bead filler, high tensile steel belts, high modulus carcass, polyester/nylon cord, and high strength aluminum spike. The wheel is made of high strength and high toughness aluminum alloy and is painted with thermo color paint that changes color based on road conditions and temperature variations.

The design process of the All Road Transform Concept was not without challenges. The designers had to overcome issues such as tread cracking due to circumference changes with the changing wheel angle, and improving the unique performance related to the vehicle by moving from left to right from the central axis according to the changing wheel angle. Despite these challenges, the team successfully created a tire that is not only functional but also visually appealing.

The All Road Transform Concept is a testament to the designers' ability to combine form and function in a single product. It is a tire that not only performs well in all road conditions but also looks good while doing so. The tire's design, which changes based on the environment, is a visual language that conveys the interlocking between design language and formation.

In conclusion, the All Road Transform Concept is a revolutionary tire design that addresses the challenges posed by changing road conditions due to climate change. It is a product that showcases the designers' creativity, technical prowess, and commitment to improving vehicle performance and safety. This design is a deserving winner of the prestigious Golden A' Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design Award.