The present invention relates to a multi-core semi-pneumatic tire and to methods for manufacturing the same. The semi-pneumatic tire includes an outer surface (101) configured to contact ground; an inner surface (103) configured to contact a wheel; and a plurality of hollow cores (107a, 107b) formed between the inner and outer surfaces in the semi-pneumatic tire, wherein each hollow core extends around a circumference of the tire. In one embodiment, the method comprises extrusion of a rubber-like material through a mold; aligning the distal ends of the extruded rubber-like material to form a circular shape for the extruded rubber-like material; and vulcanizing the distal ends to form a tire.