[1] The original run-flat mousse, called Bib-Mousse, was developed in 1984 by Michelin, for use on motorbikes in enduro, rally-raid and motocross events.
[1] In 1987, Michelin debuted its ATS system (Appui Temporaire Souple, or Flexible Temporary Support) on the works Renault 11s of Jean Ragnotti and François Chatriot on the Acropolis Rally.
[1][2] Mousse is used on cars and motorcycles in certain types of off-road racing such as the Dakar Rally.
[citation needed] It is a ring of butyl honeycomb foam with its cells filled with nitrogen.
[citation needed] It has a smooth-molded outer skin that is designed to slip into specific size off-road motorcycle tires.