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TxGreaseMonkey
Jan 30, 2007, 08:29 PM
Here's the future of tire technology:

Michelin Tweel is the Airless Tire at Ministry of Tech | The Best of Tech (http://www.ministryoftech.com/2006/10/14/michelin-tweel-is-the-airless-tire)

TxGreaseMonkey
Jan 30, 2007, 08:33 PM
This will radically change the tire industry. 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 tires. This is what great R&D will do.

Fr_Chuck
Jan 30, 2007, 08:42 PM
Maybe, but most likey it will never see or stay on the market.

I remember spark plugs that came out in the 70's they did not use a standard gap, they could not foul ever, no gap. They increased gas milage over 15 percent, increased RPM and more. I had several sets in varoius cars. The rights bought up by oil companies and you never saw them again.

igot2gonow
Jan 30, 2007, 10:59 PM
Incredible, I wonder if it will catch on?

Next thing you know they'll make cars that park themselves!

TxGreaseMonkey
Jan 30, 2007, 11:04 PM
They are so unique, I bet a lot of people will be clamoring for them. I would expect other applications of this technology, as well.

Roel Zylstra
Jan 31, 2007, 12:41 AM
Next thing you know they'll make cars that park themselves!

Uh, they already do,

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