New airless tire design

[davidon]

http://www.shadetreemechanic.com/michelin_new_tire_design.htm

 

[naughtyG]

We've seen and discussed those before - cool concept but they have many problems which mean you won't see them on everyone's car in a hurry..

 

[tugla]

they just started selling nitrogen for your tires, what are they gonna do without air valves on rimes hahahahaha

 

[RaWarrior]

Been hearing about these, and how they'll be on the market "very soon" for years now. They're having enough trouble getting them right for cars, so I wouldn't hold my breath for an air-less MC tire anytime soon.

 

[98Redlne]

Just a couple of the issues were delamination of the rubber tread surface from the hub (kind of like a semi throwing a recap) and massive amounts of vibration being transmitted to the passenger cabin.