Still needs to have some shit worked out though, that and they just look plain ugly
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TweelThe Tweel does have several flaws, however, the worst being vibration. Above 50 mph, the Tweel vibrates considerably. That in itself is a big problem, but it also causes two other things: noise and heat. A fast moving Tweel is unpleasantly loud [Source: CBS News]. Also, long-distance driving at high speeds generates more heat than Michelin engineers would like, which might lead to premature failure. Additionally, the Tweel can also withstand a police spike strip, making it hard for law enforcement to catch a suspect with Tweels.
They look crazy. I don't see the point though, I've never had a flat in any of my parents cars ever.
Escaping from the police.ghettoperson wrote:
They look crazy. I don't see the point though, I've never had a flat in any of my parents cars ever.
If they make those, they won't look like that... They'll give them the traditional tire look, they're just not going to waste time and money making a test product look pretty...
I remember reading about those a while ago, I think they're used in forklifts already. As mek pointed out, they aren't going to be in the market until they fix those problems. Especially since most of us speed and vibrations at 50mph simply isn't going to cut it. Maybe they can put them on those stupid electric vehicles with a top speed of 25mph.
The one thing that I would like know about those is how they affect fuel mileage. Tire pressure now is too incosistent. Even the temperature can raise/lower your tire pressure leading to most likely, worse fuel mileage. As opposed to filling it them up with nitrogen for like $20, these will always be constant. Would be interesting if they tested fuel economy along with it.
I remember reading about those a while ago, I think they're used in forklifts already. As mek pointed out, they aren't going to be in the market until they fix those problems. Especially since most of us speed and vibrations at 50mph simply isn't going to cut it. Maybe they can put them on those stupid electric vehicles with a top speed of 25mph.
The one thing that I would like know about those is how they affect fuel mileage. Tire pressure now is too incosistent. Even the temperature can raise/lower your tire pressure leading to most likely, worse fuel mileage. As opposed to filling it them up with nitrogen for like $20, these will always be constant. Would be interesting if they tested fuel economy along with it.