Oh, those things...
As long as they don't get clogged with stones and mud ridiculously quick, great.
A different shape every step I take A different mind every step of the lineOh, right. Weird looking things!
edited 7th Mar '13 8:58:50 AM by InverurieJones
'All he needs is for somebody to throw handgrenades at him for the rest of his life...'Can this ever happen for cars? If so, WANT.
and then they fricked in the bootyIn theory, yes.
In practice, there's severe vibration above about 50 kph (i.e. any sort of meaningful speed), unpleasant amounts of noise, less ride comfort and increased rolling resistance, which will do wonders for fuel consumption (in a bad way, that is).
A different shape every step I take A different mind every step of the lineIntriguing design, I'll at least give you that. I'll have to experience the tires myself before I make any judgement on their performance.
edited 7th Mar '13 12:34:33 PM by IraTheSquire
I want them. For my wheelchair. How awesome would that be?
Fear is a superpower.I think its a great concept. so how long until they implement this great idea for boobs?
Pfft. Need For Speed ™: Most Wanted ™: A Criterion Game ™ has you beat.
In practice, there's severe vibration above about 50 kph (i.e. any sort of meaningful speed), unpleasant amounts of noise, less ride comfort and increased rolling resistance, which will do wonders for fuel consumption (in a bad way, that is).
Yeah I remember hearing a few years ago that somebody was trying to develop the "tweel" for cars. It never really seemed to go too far past the experimental/photoshoot for chap magazines stage.
"If everybody is thinking alike, somebody isn't thinking"- George S. Patton
Now a reality! At least for ATV's.