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Batmobil-F3
06-07-2019, 05:24 AM
Michelin introduces an airless tyre (https://newatlas.com/michelin-gm-uptis-airless-tire/60004/) together with GM 2024:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k7-JP2_dKs
Saluda
06-07-2019, 05:47 AM
Had just seen that. Ugly but interesting. I find more than my share of nails.
Bob Denman
06-07-2019, 06:45 AM
It's cute... But how long do they actually last?
Saluda
06-07-2019, 06:50 AM
Supposedly comparable mileage to a conventional tire. Probably too early to really know.
Grandpot
06-07-2019, 07:09 AM
It's going to be tough adjusting the air pressure for different driving conditions.:yikes:
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
06-07-2019, 07:11 AM
It's tweel. has been used for agricultural tires for years, came about when michelin developed pax tires for honda/acura. never came out
for cars, probably never will
dondje
06-07-2019, 10:02 AM
Guessing that they will have sidewall if they become available. Won't be able to tell the difference from inflatables. Perhaps you can load some air then to adjust for load.

Regards,

Don
Chupaca
06-07-2019, 10:30 AM
Saw this some time ago and they will get it going no doubt. Will put a dent in the whole tire industry from manufacturing to installing and repairing :dontknow: hope it doesn't get squashed by industry giants....
Flier Tuck
06-07-2019, 10:32 AM
Can it be changed when worn out, or do you have to buy a complete new wheel.
BLUEKNIGHT911
06-07-2019, 08:14 PM
Guessing that they will have sidewall if they become available. Won't be able to tell the difference from inflatables. Perhaps you can load some air then to adjust for load.

Regards,

Don

If the " pictured tire above " had sidewalls it would act 100% different than without sidewalls …… That tire is supported solely by the flexible rubber spokes (?) ….. if it had sidewalls air pressure would come into play …..jmho …. Mike :ohyea:
dondje
06-08-2019, 12:12 PM
If the " pictured tire above " had sidewalls it would act 100% different than without sidewalls …… That tire is supported solely by the flexible rubber spokes (?) ….. if it had sidewalls air pressure would come into play …..jmho …. Mike :ohyea:

Would have to have sidewalls here. Without, it would fill in spots with snow, ice, rocks, and mud. Couldn't keep a balance. Hard enough to keep the stuff out of the rims.

Regards,

Don
BLUEKNIGHT911
06-08-2019, 07:01 PM
Would have to have sidewalls here. Without, it would fill in spots with snow, ice, rocks, and mud. Couldn't keep a balance. Hard enough to keep the stuff out of the rims.

Regards,

Don

Yep, I didn't think it that far :banghead: ….. maybe because it will never be found on any Spyders …….Mike :ohyea: