Interesting new tires

[015point9]

https://www.fastcompany.com/90359254/michelins-ingenious-new-tires-ensure-youll-never-get-a-flat-again

 

Bet these airless tires going to cost plenty

[dripley]

There isa acouple chevys they are going to come stock on next year. We shall see how they work. Seems they ought to have some sort of sidewall on them to keep debris out. But what do I know.

[JAG1]

Dripley you see the same problem that I noticed too. In fact the last picture looks like there are some rocks already stuck inside the spokes. I also like the way air has the ability to slow down the impact from pot hole damage since the stronger the impact the higher air pressure develops to prevent damage. 

[Mopar1973Man]

Personally I think you going to find a puppy out there with Cummins put on a set of those and does a burn out and it just shreds in pieces. Then another puppy with go out mudding with a set and get rock and gravel caught up in the ribs of the tire and have it fail or damage the wheel. Flying down the street and hit a pothole and ruin a wheel. I just don't see them being an answer for our truck till semi-trucks and racing types get on board. 

 

[Sycostang67]

They will probably be good for little cars like that, driven by people who hate cars and will never know how to change a tire....or drive properly. 

 

Check out these crazy tires I'm running now. 

[Evan]

They already run similar on skidsteers . Actually been seeing them for 10years or so

[dripley]

4 hours ago, Evan said:

They already run similar on skidsteers . Actually been seeing them for 10years or so

Those have been around for quite while but I bet they aint good on the highway. Hate to think how bad they would beat up even in a smooth riding auto mobile. I dont rent a bob cat with air filled tires any more. Just to harsh on this old man.

[Evan]

Lol. I'd just assume never touch a bobcat with tires period. It's the day and age of tracks.