Ahgong Supercharged May 26, 2014 Share May 26, 2014 http://tinyurl.com/ko5ege5 http://tinyurl.com/bvosxm2 came across the articles above about new tire designs that will not run flat. will you give it a try? the design leaves much to be desired IMHO, but it is the features that is enticing. I wonder how much they will cost if it is brought in locally. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahgong Supercharged May 26, 2014 Author Share May 26, 2014 Michelin also has some. http://tinyurl.com/me3pwq8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged May 26, 2014 Share May 26, 2014 It would be like driving a tank... able to cross all types of terrain... but the downside may be speed limitation... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrequeen 1st Gear May 26, 2014 Share May 26, 2014 (edited) It would be like driving a tank... able to cross all types of terrain... but the downside may be speed limitation... Hi bro, the 2nd video quite power :) Airless Tyres that never go flat :) Ahgong, you are right. It's Super cool! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeDinj8ajVE Power! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jYcX_D09ig It's quite amazing how it works. Eric C Edited May 26, 2014 by Tyrequeen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahgong Supercharged May 26, 2014 Author Share May 26, 2014 yeah... amazing isn't it? other than youtube videos, i never really seen any local shops offering or testing these tires on local climate. i wonder how much they cost if it is available locally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged May 26, 2014 Share May 26, 2014 ya from the way i see it, again it is going to compromise on speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic May 27, 2014 Share May 27, 2014 Like that all sport rims out of biz liao.... Will the structure be able to cope with high pressure and temperature. See also scare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic May 27, 2014 Share May 27, 2014 Looks promising. Without alloy rims I think the weight savings will be a lot and you no longer need a spare. Heck, you dun even need a jack or wheel changing tools. On paper the car will be a lot lighter. Car makers can fully utilise the boot space. Imagine you dun have to do wheel balancing. Only question is how will be the grip performance, comfort levels and noise level will be like? How it performs at high speed as some of you are concerned. From the videos it looks good as off road tires. It's ideal coz it allows more grip and it won't puncture going over sharp rocks and stones. I think the WRC drivers will be very happy to use them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrequeen 1st Gear May 27, 2014 Share May 27, 2014 yeah... amazing isn't it? other than youtube videos, i never really seen any local shops offering or testing these tires on local climate. i wonder how much they cost if it is available locally. yes, amazing indeed. Looks cool too :) It shows the inside but have heard that if it's in the market, could be covered instead. Have seen similar prototypes overseas. It seems that before this technology is offered to the mass (cars), tyres for bicycles using this kind of technology could be seen first to the mass if it's priced right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9SWIsY8rzQ Interesting times we live in :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrequeen 1st Gear May 27, 2014 Share May 27, 2014 Looks promising. Without alloy rims I think the weight savings will be a lot and you no longer need a spare. Heck, you dun even need a jack or wheel changing tools. On paper the car will be a lot lighter. Car makers can fully utilise the boot space. Imagine you dun have to do wheel balancing. Only question is how will be the grip performance, comfort levels and noise level will be like? How it performs at high speed as some of you are concerned. From the videos it looks good as off road tires. It's ideal coz it allows more grip and it won't puncture going over sharp rocks and stones. I think the WRC drivers will be very happy to use them. Nice thoughts bro. No need rims, no need spare, can save fuel :) Have seen that there's ATVs which are using these airless tyres in the States, can't wait to see how they fare! :) Like that all sport rims out of biz liao.... Will the structure be able to cope with high pressure and temperature. See also scare. wah, scary thought bro if airless tyres go into mass production and no need for sports rims liao because we sell sports rims too. haha Have a good rest of the week ahead guys! Regards, Eric C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahgong Supercharged May 28, 2014 Author Share May 28, 2014 ya from the way i see it, again it is going to compromise on speed. how so? most of the metal roads we travel on are pretty flat. how will speed be compromised in this case? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic May 28, 2014 Share May 28, 2014 If people don't want a tyre to go flat just slime it. Cheap and effective Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic May 28, 2014 Share May 28, 2014 Mich designed this years ago and calls it the tweel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqRJ9GfIJtI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged May 28, 2014 Share May 28, 2014 Mich designed this years ago and calls it the tweel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqRJ9GfIJtI Woah it has been there since 2006? And yet not rolled out to the industry? how so? most of the metal roads we travel on are pretty flat. how will speed be compromised in this case? It looks flimsy to me when travelling on high speed... and never seen in the market since 2006? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrequeen 1st Gear May 28, 2014 Share May 28, 2014 (edited) Mich designed this years ago and calls it the tweel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqRJ9GfIJtI Now that's a Great Video! Cheers bro! Good share The video at 1:45 ..wow! Edited May 28, 2014 by Tyrequeen 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahgong Supercharged May 28, 2014 Author Share May 28, 2014 Woah it has been there since 2006? And yet not rolled out to the industry? It looks flimsy to me when travelling on high speed... and never seen in the market since 2006? Well, it'd be interesting to see it physically, and if can test drive with it, even better. i wonder if any of the tire companies here will be adventurous enough to bring a set or two in to trial. *hint* *hint* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic May 28, 2014 Share May 28, 2014 Wheel designs have not progress much. Especially bicycle wheels. New designs are so simple, cheaper to make and absorbs shock better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11hFiu43RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPKY1pFyqu8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrequeen 1st Gear May 28, 2014 Share May 28, 2014 Wheel designs have not progress much. Especially bicycle wheels. New designs are so simple, cheaper to make and absorbs shock better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11hFiu43RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPKY1pFyqu8 Nice videos on bicycle tyres! Agree bro, simpler designs with better tech in making the materials improving over the years. Let's see what car tyres will evolved into a few years down the road :) Eric C ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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