Weird Wheels??

[Paul]

Michelin Tweels

[Raistlin]

That's pretty cool.

Daft name though..

[Jules]

Good idea but they do look funny lol

[Angua]

What would worry me is the road holding. More tread on the road = better cornering. These look no wider than the old Model T tyres.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Angua

What would worry me is the road holding. More tread on the road = better cornering. These look no wider than the old Model T tyres.

Michelin has also found that it can tune Tweel performances independently of each other, which is a significant change from conventional tires. This means that vertical stiffness (which primarily affects ride comfort) and lateral stiffness (which affects handling and cornering) can both be optimized, pushing the performance envelope in these applications and enabling new performances not possible for current inflated tires. The Tweel prototype, demonstrated on the Audi A4, is within five percent of the rolling resistance and mass levels of current pneumatic tires. That translates to within one percent of the fuel economy of the OE fitment. Additionally, Michelin has increased the lateral stiffness by a factor of five, making the prototype unusually responsive in its handling.

[bmxbandit]

if you look into the mathematics of it (ah, the joys of mechancal engineering... i digress) you'd be amazed how lttle of a conventional tyre can actually be holding the road in some circumstances

it doesn't surprise me in the least that something like this has been developed!

[daxx]

Bike wheels for cars


First spotter' of a 'live, on the road' set of these backed up by piccies gets a greenie

some chav appeal there somewhere !!!

[allieyoung666]

they look strange, I dont think I would buy them

[paulyoung666]

all that is generally connecting you to the road is 4 patches the size of your fist , obviously it will depend on the size of the tyres , but you get the general idea

someone said 'bikewheels for cars' - I'd be happy with a similar wheel for my bike - no more punctures would be bliss

- and superbikes might be fun

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by homealone

someone said 'bikewheels for cars' - I'd be happy with a similar wheel for my bike - no more punctures would be bliss

- and superbikes might be fun

here you go

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

here you go

thankyou - prolly need a gel saddle, though

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by homealone

thankyou - prolly need a gel saddle, though

[Hom3r]

not April 1st is it

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by david.ewles

not April 1st is it

nope , not unless your calender is screwed up