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Camaro68 · 04-07-2008, 03:11 PM

Radical new tire design by Michelin. The next generation of tires.

They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show.

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 tires.

This is what great R&D will do, and 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...
SCAN DOWN &SEE.

These are actual pictures taken in the South Carolina plant of Michelin.

*GTAHVIT* · 04-07-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro68

Radical new tire design by Michelin. The next generation of tires.

They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show.

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 tires.

This is what great R&D will do, and 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...
SCAN DOWN &SEE.

These are actual pictures taken in the South Carolina plant of Michelin.

I read an article on these a year or so ago, I think the only real complaint was that they weren't able to make a performance version of it.

All in all I think this is a great answer to the daily driver... Good stuff.

The_Stache · 04-07-2008, 03:20 PM

These will also weigh a TON from what ive heard/seen

Kyle2k · 04-07-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro68

A. no more air valves...
B. no more air compressors at gas stations...
C. no more repair kits...
D. no more flats...

E. No more good looking wheels and tires.

Silverado · 04-07-2008, 03:40 PM

Actually, from what I remember seeing about them, they are lighter. There is a lot less rubber (which isn't really lightweight in tire form). That "honeycomb" structure is a "rubber-plastic" compound...it has the "memory" capabilities as well as the the structural and strength.

If I remember correctly, the biggest problem with them was the ride....it wasn't all that comfortable of a ride.

Maybe not a perfect solution, but definitely headed in the right direction.

Camaro68 · 04-07-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

E. No more good looking wheels and tires.

good tech, not good in looks department +1 agreed

Phantasm · 04-07-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

E. No more good looking wheels and tires.

What's keeping the manufacturers from putting a fake sidewall on 'em? That and different wheel options doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility.

Kyle2k · 04-07-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

What's keeping the manufacturers from putting a fake sidewall on 'em? That and different wheel options doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility.

If you just look at how the wheel reacts to road surfaces and how small the rim has to be for this system to work I think you will answer your own question.

SilverTurtle · 04-07-2008, 05:00 PM

these are the same pictures that they had two years ago

*DGthe3* · 04-07-2008, 05:07 PM

I've heard that the the first big application for them will be in things like front end loaders. They don't need much lateral stiffness and they will never go flat.

BumbleBee · 04-07-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

E. No more good looking wheels and tires.

I agree, I don't wanna see though my tires.

Grape Ape · 04-07-2008, 05:46 PM

Score! No more sidewalls for my wife to tear up parallel parking.

Roflmao · 04-07-2008, 06:24 PM

Looks good to me, just like every technology they will be improved over time. Look what cell phones did in 15 years of development...

COPO_Chevy · 04-07-2008, 07:21 PM

inovative, just cant get over the uglyness

*TAG UR IT* · 04-08-2008, 02:59 AM

Yep. Saw these a while back. Now, if they can just make them to where the rubber never wears down! Lifetime tires that never go flat!

acscamarochick06 · 04-08-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Yep. Saw these a while back. Now, if they can just make them to where the rubber never wears down! Lifetime tires that never go flat!

Yeah, $6,000 per tire!

Navy Blue · 04-08-2008, 04:15 PM

...nice but where will my 22's go!?..

Jay · 04-08-2008, 06:44 PM

cool.... but a) its ugly b) its ugly c) its ugly d) you cant have nice rims e) its ugly!

*The_Blur* · 04-09-2008, 02:24 PM

That's freaking sweet! I would definitely rock those just to freak people out. I bet people would pull up next to me saying, "Dude, you're tires are ... weird!"

chevyforlife · 04-09-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

That's freaking sweet! I would definitely rock those just to freak people out. I bet people would pull up next to me saying, "Dude, you're tires are ... weird!"

lol +1

i think this is a cool tech. but needs some improvement? cause i still like my american racing rims

04-07-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
Camaro68 Drives: 68 Camaro 327ci 2SS/RS 376ci LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince William, VA Posts: 2,592 View My Garage	new pictures on these See through tires . . . Radical new tire design by Michelin. The next generation of tires. They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show. 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 tires. This is what great R&D will do, and 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... SCAN DOWN &SEE. These are actual pictures taken in the South Carolina plant of Michelin. Attached Images

04-07-2008, 03:20 PM	#3
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,627 View My Garage	These will also weigh a TON from what ive heard/seen __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money

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SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,711	these are the same pictures that they had two years ago __________________ got tequila?

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 20,701	I've heard that the the first big application for them will be in things like front end loaders. They don't need much lateral stiffness and they will never go flat. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Quote: In 2014 the camaro will have ... a twin turbo v6 ... around 350 to 360HP No. Let me repeat that. No. FbodFather __________________ Camaro5 Fest III Information Camaro5 Fest III pre-registration

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COPO_Chevy Drives: '96 Riviera S/C; '87 Grand Prix LE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chilton, Wisconsin Posts: 464	inovative, just cant get over the uglyness __________________

04-07-2008, 03:40 PM	#5
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	Actually, from what I remember seeing about them, they are lighter. There is a lot less rubber (which isn't really lightweight in tire form). That "honeycomb" structure is a "rubber-plastic" compound...it has the "memory" capabilities as well as the the structural and strength. If I remember correctly, the biggest problem with them was the ride....it wasn't all that comfortable of a ride. Maybe not a perfect solution, but definitely headed in the right direction.

04-07-2008, 05:46 PM	#12
Grape Ape Drives: 96 Bronco w/ a 5 speed Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PNW Posts: 296	Score! No more sidewalls for my wife to tear up parallel parking.

04-07-2008, 06:24 PM	#13
Roflmao Insane Assylum Escapee Drives: 1998 Camry Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 199	Looks good to me, just like every technology they will be improved over time. Look what cell phones did in 15 years of development...

04-08-2008, 02:59 AM	#15
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 24,386 View My Garage	Yep. Saw these a while back. Now, if they can just make them to where the rubber never wears down! Lifetime tires that never go flat! __________________

04-08-2008, 04:15 PM	#17
Navy Blue Future Camaro Owner Drives: 2001 Chevy Impala Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whiting IN Posts: 258	...nice but where will my 22's go!?..

04-08-2008, 06:44 PM	#18
Jay Drives: Audi A4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Van City, Canada Posts: 429	cool.... but a) its ugly b) its ugly c) its ugly d) you cant have nice rims e) its ugly! __________________ "HEAVEN JUST COULDN'T HANDLE ALL THE NOISE" JAY

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The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,712	That's freaking sweet! I would definitely rock those just to freak people out. I bet people would pull up next to me saying, "Dude, you're tires are ... weird!" __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

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