These are spoke-like connections to the inner part of the tyre from the outside tread 'wrap!' The next picture shows how odd it looks in motion....
  


 Makes you wonder how the ride feels doesn't it? 
  

 


  These tyres are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon.  The bad news for law enforcement is that spike strips will not work on these.

Just think of the impact on existing technology: 

A. No more air valves...
B. No more air compressors at gas stations...
C. No more repair kits... 
D. No more flats... 

These are actual pictures taken in Michelin's South Carolina plant.