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Michelin airless tyres - Tweels!

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  • 13-01-2005 12:53am
    #1
    aidan_walsh
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    http://www.michelinman.com/difference/releases/pressrelease01102005a.html
    Michelin wrote:
    DETROIT, M.I. (January 9, 2005) – Today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Michelin showcased a potential future for mobility, an integrated tire and wheel combination missing one ingredient that is vital for traditional tire performance...air.

    tweel_01102004A.jpg

    Dubbed the Tweel, it "enables us to reach levels of performance that quite simply aren't possible with today's conventional pneumatic technology."

    Personally, I think its pretty cool. It eliminates punctures, and increases shock absorption, while not letting up on the performance of modern tyres. I really hope this one catches on, myself...


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    #2
    lomb
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    jesus, wouldnt fancy going around a corner on a two tonne car with biycycle tyres. call me a fool but theres less than 2sq cm contact with the ground with them!!?????????


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    ando
    Registered Users Posts: 5,398 ✭✭✭ando


    Pass


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