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Offline SPKmes

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Airless tyre
« on: January 20, 2009, 01:35:58 PM »
Interesting. Not sure I'd trust them too much on a car. Interesting concept though I spose.http://www.fastcoolcars.com/airless-tires.htm

Offline Xasthur

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Re: Airless tyre
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2009, 06:39:22 PM »
I paid good money for my wheels  :furious

Hahah, they look horrific.

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Re: Airless tyre
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2009, 06:41:30 PM »
Been seeing these pop up every couple of years in the "new tech" circles, at least since the late '90s. Interesting idea, but I doubt we'll see them take over the market any time soon.
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Re: Airless tyre
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2009, 09:25:15 PM »
I saw these previewed on Top Gear or something like that about a year ago.
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