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04-18-2008, 02:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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New tire concept from Michelin
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04-18-2008, 03:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Oakland
Posts: 887
M.O.C. #5811
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That is sure different. I wonder if the tires could develop flat spots when parked on a very hot day.
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04-18-2008, 04:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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The "tweel" sounds like a good idea. Interestingly, the article reminded us that the radial took 30 years to replace the bias tire as standard. It sounded like they were going to start with smaller, lighter vehicles and that would take 10 years. I would like to see breakthrough technology applied much sooner.
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04-18-2008, 08:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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At least heat buildup would not be a problem.
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04-18-2008, 08:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Machesney Park
Posts: 534
M.O.C. #798
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I saw these 2 or 3 years ago, they don't seem to be catching on.
Bill
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04-18-2008, 12:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Merlin
Posts: 668
M.O.C. #7368
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No problem raising and lowering air pressure -- No more leaky valve stems
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04-20-2008, 06:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Intriguing concept.
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04-23-2008, 11:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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I read one a few months ago that used balls, kinda like tennis balls in the tire instead of tubes. The article said they worked great on off road vehicles.
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04-23-2008, 12:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tonawanda
Posts: 551
M.O.C. #3662
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Hope mission doesn't try it
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04-23-2008, 04:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by garyka
Hope mission doesn't try it
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Now THAT was funny!
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04-24-2008, 06:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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From what you all are saying about Mission tires, they seem to try to remold themselves in that image on the road. At least the part where you can see through them.
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04-27-2008, 04:32 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oshtemo
Posts: 34
M.O.C. #806
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Try to imagine how many people (per mile) will be trying to stop you to tell you your tires are disintregating!?!?
Terry
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