Hey everybody what do you guy think about the new tires from michelin. Will it make times faster during races, and will it alos help get away from the cops?
They look a little weird.. but if it save you money not having to get a new tire when you get a flat or something.. that would be cool...
Would like to know how much they will cost...
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I think they are great for small applications like the wheelchair thing or smaller ATV stuff, but for cars? I don’t like them. They just don’t seem to offer the sidewall or tread options needed (imho) for performance use. Sure, you may be able to “get away” with using them on smaller cars that are simply low power and lack any real performance, but for the average car and driver I just don’t see it.
I could be wrong, but I see this more as a brainstorming and concept development idea more than a practical application for the automotive industry. I can however see it taking off for smaller applications like lawn mowers, ATVs, and other small uses.
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Interesting. I'd bet they will eventually find ways of overcoming wear issues, etc. and make them more practical for passenger cars. I can't imagine how expensive it would be to replace your wheel every time you need new tires, though. The biggest problem is the name. Tweel? I get that it is a combination of 'tire' and 'wheel', but have you ever heard a more limp-wristed automotive term in your life? The second biggest problem is that they are ugly and something about them has a distinct 'rice' feel. I know that part of this is because I am not used to seeing them, but I can't imagine ever becoming accustomed to them enough to think they look good. If they can be used in applications that will make economy cars even more economical, however, then more power to them. I would guess that they would have a pretty positive environmental impact, too.
Old news, some magazine (think it was Truckin') showed that about 2 years ago. It's a cool idea though, as using less rubber would be better for oil prices and the environment, not to mention the fact that you'd be removing another variable from the safety equation (inflation pressure). I see Nascar and other racing leagues snapping these up for use in the future once they're ready for that kind of speed, as it would get rid of "gray area" tire modifications such as drilled sidewalls and bleeder valves, as well as letting .25psi being the reason a car wins a race.
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The new michelin airless tire L@@K---> 
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