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    So, I went with my Formula SAE comp team to the Michelin test grounds in SC. We ran our cars and tested different tire compounds. A really fun day! However, at the facility, I got to see the "TWEEL" in person. I read about this a long time ago. A tire with no sidewalls. I got to see it in person and Its pretty cool. Quite stiff to the touch, Im sure that with a load it will have a bit of flex. What a pain that would be to clean tho. Haha. Not sure, but to avoid loss of customer base on account of "fear of change" syndrome, there might end up being a sidewall that just covers it up.



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    looks smooth lol

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    i can dig it

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    I remember seeing these a little while ago. It's definitely a cool idea. You'd think they could just put on some non functional sidewalls so it would look like any other tire.

    Edit: Yeah nevermind, I don't think I saw the "tweel." I think I just saw a set of tires using the same concept mounted on some normal wheels.

    Edit part deux: NM, they were in fact the tweels. I guess they just put a silver finish on the wheel portion:


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    Other than the fact that it looks like it doesnt hold air, whats the purpose?

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    Quote Originally Posted by blank cd
    Other than the fact that it looks like it doesnt hold air, whats the purpose?
    That's the purpose. No worries of getting a flat or having your tire blow out.

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    hmm. I bet those tweels up top are noisy as hell too...

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    bet it blows bicycles off the road when its going 60 lol

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    cool

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    talk about brake cooling.....and side walk bush trimming.

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    That tread is far too aggresive for speeds over 45-55mph or so....and how on earth are they balanced?!

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    Well, Im assuming that the TWEEL I posted is intended for tractors, construction vehicles and the like. Clearly automotive applications would require different dimensions and tread designs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KustomBuildz
    Well, Im assuming that the TWEEL I posted is intended for tractors, construction vehicles and the like. Clearly automotive applications would require different dimensions and tread designs.
    So the only difference between it and a forklift tire is the hollow webbed center
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    Its more aggressive but not far off.



    Sorry the pic is sooo huge.

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    Is the pic of the Audi I posted not showing up for you all or something? They apparently have different styles for different applications.

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