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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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These should throw an interesting twist on the tire industry...


They have been testing these for several years now. Resilient Tech was developing them for the military application.


Michelin Tires... Look for 'em in August.

These tires are made in South Carolina , USA .

SEE THROUGH TIRES

Radical new tire design by Michelin.

The next generation of tires.

They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show.


Yes, those are 'spoke' like connections to the inner part of the tire from the outside tread 'wrap!'

These tires are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon.

The bad news for law enforcement is that spike strips will not work on these.

Just think of the impact on existing technology:

A. no more air valves...

B. no more air compressors at gas stations...

C. no more repair kits...

D. no more flats...
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:16 AM
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You can see them in action on YouTube
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:16 AM
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Great idea but those holes have to be covered for safety reasons.... Get some mud in a few holes and sere how bad the balance would be off
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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good point.
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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no more being able to air down your tires while offroad :( i guess we wont be seeing them on Jeeps any time soon
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