Wouldn't these be great for trailers? Trailer blowouts are common, and often unnoticed, or can heavily damage the trailer. I have no interest in these on a car, but for a trailer, sign me up!
I think they'd be better for trailers than cars because all the tradeoffs people are complaining about (small increase in rolling resistance, NVH, inability to air up for increased load or down for comfort) are far lesser in a trailer application. Combine that with all the trailer tires that go bad from long term exposure to the elements before they get worn out and it seems like an obvious application.
But..... one of the most important aspects about trailer tires is cost and these may not quite be there yet. Michilin and other tire manufacturers don't really compete much in that space and leave it for the low end import brands to fight over.
Rental trailers and towed equipment (like towed light plants and air compressors) seems like the only obvious niche where both the cost and downsides are justifiable.
But..... one of the most important aspects about trailer tires is cost and these may not quite be there yet. Michilin and other tire manufacturers don't really compete much in that space and leave it for the low end import brands to fight over.
Rental trailers and towed equipment (like towed light plants and air compressors) seems like the only obvious niche where both the cost and downsides are justifiable.