Smart Tire Company Shark Tank Update

High-performance airless tires

No DealNow:OperatingAutomotiveSeason 13, Episode 10by Brian Yennie, Earl ColeWebsite

What Happened to Smart Tire Company After Shark Tank

Is Smart Tire Company still in business? Yes — still in business.

  • No deal on Shark Tank S13; sharks balked at $2,500-$3,000/tire pricing
  • TIME Best Inventions 2023 + two CES 2023 Innovation Awards
  • Exclusive NASA Space Act Agreement for NiTinol technology
  • Kickstarter raised $182K; Wefunder raised ~$1M
  • METL bicycle tire launch planned for 2026; partnerships with Felt Bicycles and Spin

Last verified Apr 4, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.

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The Smart Tire Company Shark Tank Pitch

Brian Yennie and Earl Cole pitched Smart Tire Company on Shark Tank Season 13, Episode 10, which aired Friday, January 7, 2022, asking for $500,000 for 2.5% of the company — a $20M valuation.

Smart Tire Company left the Tank without a deal.

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Pitch Details

Aired
S13E10Jan 7, 2022
Ask
$500,000for 2.5%
Ask Valuation
$20M