Honeycomb tires

[lewis]

Saw this on another thread. Have seen it talked about on here but some new updates.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10098240-42.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

Also some more info on them
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/tweel-airless-tire.htm

 

[Shawn]

Interesting....

 

[Tacoma]

huh, I thought that idea died on the vine. Guess not!

Those are tacticool.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Very cool concept, saw one down at SEMA that looked pretty dang neat.

While they would be extremely practical for a military vehicle, I don't see much promise for a recreations off road vehicle, especially something that is dual purpose and needs to operate at different tire pressures.

 

[Corban_White]

Seen them on skid steers.

 

[notajeep]

How do you think that they would side hill?

 

[Tacoma]

Probably wouldn't have much sidewall roll... Hmmmmm

 

[notajeep]

Not much side wall traction.

 

[Badger]

Basically it's an update on the Michelin TWEEL

 

[Herzog]

I can already see people lining up to buy sets that fit 20's go to on their h2s and tahoes.

 

[OREGON85]

They look kind-of funny on that newer sedan.

 

[rockdog]

I can already see people lining up to buy sets that fit 20's go to on their h2s and tahoes.

Oh dear god, I think I'm gonna be sick!!

 

[phatfoto]

but won't they load up with mud and snow? Balance becomes an issue then.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

They are not marketed for off-roaders, they are needed for those getting shot at , mud and snow aren't often an issue in the sand.

 

[Skylinerider]

but won't they load up with mud and snow? Balance becomes an issue then.

It's real easy to slap a sidewall on them, I'm sure the photos you see are to show it's structure. I'd imagine they'd come with sidewalls.

 

[BlackBII]

I've heard they have really bad high speed vibration issues. Cool idea tho.

Had them on our skidsteer

 

[Tacoma]

It's real easy to slap a sidewall on them, I'm sure the photos you see are to show it's structure. I'd imagine they'd come with sidewalls.

I wonder if they whistle, like those old Skyway mags did on bikes.