The idea of an airless tire almost ... have to replace two or more tires. And spares aren’t even included on all vehicles, so you may have to shell out for a tow truck or roadside replacement ...

Because of their massive weight, semi-trucks use hydraulic jacks when they flat tires. These jacks are usually placed at specific reinforced positions on the frame that can bear the truck's weight.

You might also see a tugboat with a laminated fender, made from recycled semi-truck tires compressed into solid blocks that are then shaped and mounted directly to the hull. These types of fenders ...