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Ben H
September 21st, 2006, 07:41
Michelin's new air less tire. Pretty inovative. Do you think this technology could benefit the offroad industry. I think it could eventually. Imagine never cutting your sidewall.

http://www.gizmag.com/go/3603/

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c65/bholt5035/tweel.jpg
bjoehandley
September 21st, 2006, 07:48
Isn't this a repost?
Glenn B
September 21st, 2006, 08:45
Isn't this a repost?

Several times, yes. ;)
RichP
September 21st, 2006, 09:30
I remember seeing that for the first time back when I bought my XJ in 97 or 98. Wonder if it will ever catch on....
Ben H
September 21st, 2006, 10:55
Several times, yes. ;)

Well, then I guess I am just racking up the post count. :D
streetpirate
September 21st, 2006, 13:16
wonder how they are on *sidewall flex in cornering? will they take as much lateral load as a simmilar size standard tire?
Menzenski
September 21st, 2006, 13:42
I don't know that they'd be good for offroading. How would you 'air down'?
Glenn B
September 21st, 2006, 13:53
I don't know that they'd be good for offroading. How would you 'air down'?

Why would you really need to, if you have looked at the specs?
Chero-King
September 21st, 2006, 14:12
I said it the last time it was posted and I'll say it again...

Damn that's fugly.
Root Moose
September 21st, 2006, 14:57
I said it the last time it was posted and I'll say it again...

Damn that's fugly.
The ricers would lap it up though.

Don't they think more spokes = better?

"Hey mang, doodz got spokes on his spokes!?"