At this year’s 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, Bridgestone unveiled its latest development in tire technology that replaces air with a thermoplastic resin support structure. Unlike conventional tires, Bridgestone’s airless concepts never need to be pumped and can still run after being punctured. Although the exterior of the tire resembles the rugged structure of traditional tires, the interior is a completely different story.

Inside of Bridgestone’s new tires are a surprisingly stylish network of reusable thermoplastic spokes that are sturdy enough to withstand the weight and speeds of a small vehicle. In their current form, the new Bridgestone tires are only 9 inches in diameter, just large enough to safely support a small, one-seater vehicle.

Although the project is definitely successful on a smaller scale, it’ll probably take some time to work out all of the kinks for larger applications. Until then, Bridgestone hopes to work on something much smaller and personal applications before gradually evolving to standard-sized vehicles. For more photos from the event, head on over to Diginfo’s page here.