Posted on 06/22/2019 9:45:42 AM PDT by simpson96
Was one of them named Clark Gable?
The sidewalls have been removed for demonstration. The thing that pops in my head is the “unsprung” weight of the tires. Tires that weigh 2 or 3 times more than conventional tires could really put a dent in fuel mileage.
“The couple spent an unplanned week in a remote area waiting for a new rim.”
That sounds like the beginning summary of a horror movie.
“World war 1 solid tires ?”
Nope.
Ugh!!!! Even if a few scenarios don’t work out for the tires, this is awesome!!!!!! You are the type that says, yes the economy and unemployment numbers are great, but what about that guy who is on life support? He can’t get a job.
” The thing that pops in my head is the “unsprung” weight of the tires. “
Read the post.
My Big Wheel had airless tires...
Lol.
Those were the days...
Looks like they’d tbe great mud
and rock slingers.
*** “Looks like they’d tbe great mud and rock slingers” ***
Windshield replacement is the New “Plastics” (if these puppies catch on)
“Looks like they’d tbe great mud
and rock slingers.”
Sometimes it pays to read the article before posting.
“What happens if a medium sized rock gets wedged in the middle?”
First poster but doesn’t read the post he is posting to.
“Maybe they plan to cover the sidewalls on the final product and this is just to show how they work?”
No maybe.
“That makes it sound like it’s a wheel and tire in one assembly. Weird and sounds expensive as hell.”
Watch the first 10 seconds of the video.
“What happens if slush gets in there and freezes solid? Massive imbalance? “
They have an automated washer installed for slush.
Guess we’re gonna need new spike strips. How are the cops going to stop cars?
I did. I see no reference to tire weight. It did say lighter than the air it replaces but nothing on total weight. I know it doesn’t take much weight below the suspension to lower mileage or ride quality.
Please post a link for the
article you’re referencing.
All I see in this post is a
linked Youtube video.
Thank You.
“which type of rubber to put on the outside”
My apologies...
Below the video there is an article. Click ‘Show More’ to see whole article.
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