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The future of tires?

Old 11-13-2007, 02:15 PM
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Looks like a wagon wheel. [sm=WTFsgign.gif] Not on my Stang.....
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Old 11-13-2007, 03:35 PM
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one word.....fugly!!!
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Old 11-13-2007, 03:44 PM
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looks like it works like the tires on the moon rover. wern't they made of wire?
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The wheels consisted of a spun aluminum hub and a 32 inch diameter, 9 inch wide tire made of zinc coated woven 0.033 inch diameter steel strands attached to the rim and discs of formed aluminum. Titanium chevrons covered 50 percent of the contact area to provide traction. Inside the tire was a 25.5 inch diameter bump stop frame to protect the hub. Dust guards were mounted above the wheels.
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Old 11-13-2007, 04:10 PM
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Like the idea but they look like hell. I watched a youtube vid were they rolled over a land mine and the tire still looked semi functional. I was impressed, but it doesnt take much for me. It kinda reminded me of the lunar rover tires
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Old 11-13-2007, 04:23 PM
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i'm all for advances in technology, especially green friendly ones (i know, ironic coming from a gas guzzler like me), but why do aesthetic concerns always seem to go right out the window? not that i'd ever trade in the stang, ever, but take hybrids for example, like the prius. if it wasn't so damn ugly looking, maybe more folks would be interested.
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Old 11-13-2007, 04:48 PM
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ugliest things ever. probably see them on a scion before long...
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Old 11-13-2007, 06:27 PM
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In ten years won't cars be flying?
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:35 PM
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I'm sure the final product will not have exposed sides. I bet that was just to showcase the technology.
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:42 PM
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And how can I get these in 26's and with spinners for my Truck?
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Old 11-14-2007, 12:28 AM
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Cool concept.... We'll see
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