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Michelin Tweels (http://www.michelinman.com/difference/releases/pressrelease01102005a.html)
http://www.michelinman.com/images/promo/2005_tweel_gallery/tweel_007.JPG
Raistlin
09-06-2005, 09:11
That's pretty cool.
Daft name though..
Good idea but they do look funny lol
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.:Yikes:
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.:Yikes: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
09-06-2005, 10:05
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!
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
09-06-2005, 19:43
they look strange, I dont think I would buy them
paulyoung666
09-06-2005, 20:49
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 :erm: :D :D :D :D
homealone
09-06-2005, 21:16
someone said 'bikewheels for cars' - I'd be happy with a similar wheel for my bike - no more punctures would be bliss :tu:
- and superbikes might be fun :cool: :D
paulyoung666
09-06-2005, 21:21
someone said 'bikewheels for cars' - I'd be happy with a similar wheel for my bike - no more punctures would be bliss :tu:
- and superbikes might be fun :cool: :D
here you go (http://www.greentyre.co.uk/) :)
homealone
09-06-2005, 21:34
here you go (http://www.greentyre.co.uk/) :)
thankyou - prolly need a gel saddle, though :Yikes: :D
paulyoung666
09-06-2005, 21:42
thankyou - prolly need a gel saddle, though :Yikes: :D
:D :D :D :D :D
paulyoung666
09-06-2005, 22:20
not April 1st is it
nope , not unless your calender is screwed up ;) :D :D :D
As my son pointed out these puncture free tyres would make the police stinger no good wont it....I had never thought about that!
As my son pointed out these puncture free tyres would make the police stinger no good wont it....I had never thought about that!
Stingers might actually just damage them to the point they fall apart :erm: Since these are only prototypes I think it will be a while before they go into mass use. Time enough for someone to think up a way of disabling them.
to be isssued shortly to all UK police forces
The New (to you lot) Stinger (http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/FIM_92-Stinger)
Blurb & Specs (http://www.janes.com/defence/air_forces/news/jlad/jlad001013_2_n.shtml)
Stingers might actually just damage them to the point they fall apart :erm: Since these are only prototypes I think it will be a while before they go into mass use. Time enough for someone to think up a way of disabling them.
I remember seeing a prototype on a show once. It was a type of net and it wrapped around the wheels bringing the car to a halt.
Stingers might actually just damage them to the point they fall apart :erm: Since these are only prototypes I think it will be a while before they go into mass use. Time enough for someone to think up a way of disabling them.
I remember seeing a prototype on a show once. It was a type of net and it wrapped around the wheels bringing the car to a halt.
Might even just get away with pushing a stick in the spokes :p:
to be isssued shortly to all UK police forces
The New (to you lot) Stinger (http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/FIM_92-Stinger)
designed to attack aircraft. :D :D
designed to attack aircraft. :D :D
That doesn't mean it wont work though :D
As my son pointed out these puncture free tyres would make the police stinger no good wont it....I had never thought about that!
Won't need 'em if the police get the device they are rumoured to want legalised. They want all cars to be fitted with a remote speed control. That way, they could press a button and stop your car..
Won't need 'em if the police get the device they are rumoured to want legalised. They want all cars to be fitted with a remote speed control. That way, they could press a button and stop your car..
Except that (as I've pointed out before), what happens when they fall into the wrong hands?
Won't need 'em if the police get the device they are rumoured to want legalised. They want all cars to be fitted with a remote speed control. That way, they could press a button and stop your car..
But how would they stop that and only that car? Would they be able to match the device's code with the registration? Or is it a 'point and shoot' type of device?
But how would they stop that and only that car? Would they be able to match the device's code with the registration? Or is it a 'point and shoot' type of device?
I don't think they ever got as far as working out specifics.. I think it was just something some Chief Constable wished for.. Of course it has a massive downside in that if somebody who was somewhat less than honest got hold of one, he could stop any car and rob/attack the owner.
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