A comprehensive review on non-pneumatic tyre research

•The basic concept of non-pneumatic tires and the research status of non-pneumatic tires are systematically reviewed.•Research on the structure, materials, mechanical characteristics, prevailing forming technologies of non-pneumatic tires is summarized.•The idea of applying intelligent material and structure to non-pneumatic tires is creatively proposed.•This paper concludes the advantages and disadvantages of non -pneumatic tires, and summarizes the development trend.