Michelin Tweel

[Rogue]

Subject: New type of tires.
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These tires are made in South Carolina , USA ..

SEE THROUGH TIRES .... Radical new tire design by Michelin. The next generation of tires.* They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show.

Yes, those are “spoke” like connections to the inner part of the tire from the outside tread “wrap!" The next picture shows how odd it looks in motion....

Makes you wonder how the ride feels doesn't it?

These tires are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon.* The bad news for law enforcement is that spike strips will not work on these.* Just think of the impact on existing technology:
A. no more air valves...
B. no more air compressors at gas stations...
C. no more repair kits....
D. no more flats...
These are actual pictures taken in the South Carolina plant of Michelin.

I wonder how these would work up north during the winters when ice and snow get packed into there.

[Team Sergeant]

Subject: New type of tires.
*
These tires are made in South Carolina , USA ..

SEE THROUGH TIRES .... Radical new tire design by Michelin. The next generation of tires.* They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show.

Yes, those are “spoke” like connections to the inner part of the tire from the outside tread “wrap!" The next picture shows how odd it looks in motion....

Makes you wonder how the ride feels doesn't it?

These tires are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon.* The bad news for law enforcement is that spike strips will not work on these.* Just think of the impact on existing technology:
A. no more air valves...
B. no more air compressors at gas stations...
C. no more repair kits....
D. no more flats...
These are actual pictures taken in the South Carolina plant of Michelin.

I wonder how these would work up north during the winters when ice and snow get packed into there.


Rogue,

You just catching up on your old emails or are you just bored?? Note the date on the article. This is very old news.
(You may want to read more, and post a bit less.)

Team Sergeant

Michelin TWEEL, a breakthrough non-pneumatic concept. 04/27/06

Michelin TWEEL, a non-pneumatic mobility concept, will increase productivity because it is maintenance-free, puncture-proof, easy to mount and dismount and provides a longer service life than radial tires.

http://www.michelin.com/corporate/actualites/en/actu_affich.jsp?id=17448&lang=EN&codeRubrique=4&actu=true

[Rogue]

My apologies.....
Understood.

[Guy]

If they develope them for bicycles, this Iraqi bike repair guy will be out of a job.:D

Stay safe.