The wheel is being reinvented as we know it! Check this out.

by Jack's Pearl Posted 2012/05/07 01:52:36

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	Cool!	33 votes	89%
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The airless wheel! Coming out in the future:

UPDATE: I thought I should add this link that discusses advantages and such.
http://www.networking.mydesigntool.com/viewtopic.php?tid=253&...

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Wayne TH G 333 2012/05/07 02:06:30

Cool!

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It's about time! In some countries where the roads are terrible they stuff the tyres with straw instead of air.
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ruthannhausman 2012/05/09 19:50:58

Cool!

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Cool to know there's folks out there still working hard on improvements and innovations. Not cool because I'm an old fart who hates change. But I end up getting used to it, so bring on the new stuff.

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biizkit 2012/05/07 23:29:37

Cool!

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that looks weird and cool

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gregaj7 2012/05/07 16:45:01

Cool!

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First read/saw this a few years back on rense.com. I do hope they get it perfected soon.

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Jack's ... to gregaj7 2012/05/07 16:48:45

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Me too!

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Bucky aka KINGPIN 2012/05/07 16:42:49

Cool!

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The only people to have a problem with this is the law enforcement!

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Jack's ... to Bucky a... 2012/05/08 14:29:05

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This would work LOL:

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Conservative Citizen 2012/05/07 16:20:46

Cool!

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Far out!

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Jack's ... to Conserv... 2012/05/07 16:37:04

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Omg! That is awesome!

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gregaj7 to Conserv... 2012/05/07 17:28:57

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Wouldn't that be very hard to peddle?

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Conserv... to gregaj7 2012/05/07 18:15:12 (edited)

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Maybe a little,...but still not as hard as this one. :)

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gregaj7 to Conserv... 2012/05/07 18:39:11

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Agreed.

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Jack's ... to Conserv... 2012/05/08 14:29:34

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LOL

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Racefish 2012/05/07 16:10:55

Cool!

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this has been in the works for some time. Goodyear had a version that the tread could be changed when it wore out and would be significantly cheaper. I think Michelin and Firestone had been working on a similar concept at the time. That was 40 years ago.

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Jack's ... to Racefish 2012/05/07 16:38:14

Yes, check the link I provided for more info.

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Racefish to Jack's ... 2012/05/07 19:27:43

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That's pretty much correct. As they said, vibration is a problem and I'd think it would be due to the location of mass in relation to the axis of the wheel. Static balance wouldn't be affected as musch as the dynamic.

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bman~AVA 2012/05/07 13:04:29

Cool!

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Pretty cool but I don't know how practical they'll be. I do know however that there are such things as airless tires out right now. They use them on skid steers. They don't look anything like the pics here but they're out there.

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Jack's ... to bman~AVA 2012/05/07 13:34:46

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Look closely at the avatar pic for this post. It shows how flexible they are. They seem like they will be really great. The link I have added shows the pros and cons.

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bman~AVA to Jack's ... 2012/05/07 13:41:19

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They "do" look pretty flexible all right.

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Jack's ... to bman~AVA 2012/05/07 13:46:31

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So they should be a comfortable ride. Not like riding on something that doesn't give at all. :)

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bman~AVA to Jack's ... 2012/05/07 13:52:27

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Most definitely. The thing about those skid steer tires is that they give all right. You've got a lot of weight on one of those machines. Believe it or not that little machine is pushing upwards of 5000 lbs there. They're all steel. No fiberglass on one of those.

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Jack's ... to bman~AVA 2012/05/07 14:04:24

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Wow! That surely is true. I remember when cars were made more that way. I have a friend who has an old Chevy truck that is made like a tank. Once he skidded on a wall going onto a highway and nothing happened to the truck! :)

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bman~AVA to Jack's ... 2012/05/07 14:14:47

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Yep, I remember those days all right. I've owned several cars from the 50's and I can tell you that when you put a dent in one of those cars then you know you've really done something. The cars these days seem like they're made of aluminum cans or something. You lean against them and you can put a dent in them.

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heirsoftheking 2012/05/07 12:54:08

Not!

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Wow! I wish I could've reinvented the wheel. I'd be famous - LOL!

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strange_armour 2012/05/07 11:54:13

Cool!

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Perfect for getaway drivers :)

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Anonymouse BN-0 ~bibbityboo~ 2012/05/07 08:57:10

Cool!

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Looking at the picture, it's better at shock absorbing as well... I bet it's expensive though...

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Jack's ... to Anonymo... 2012/05/07 12:38:45

I'm not sure they are being sold yet, but I did find this link on them (maybe you can purchase too): http://www.networking.mydesig...

They talk about the advantages and so fourth here. I think I'll add this to my post at the top. :)

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Jack's ... to Jack's ... 2012/05/07 12:39:22

I'll bet it will eventually be affordable. :)

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littlebuffalo55TBA 2012/05/07 07:41:42

Cool!

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I have seen this. Not convinced yet. Do they have the same ride and handling qualities? Not sure but if they do it's a great idea & potential!

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Jack's ... to littleb... 2012/05/07 12:41:16

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Great questions! I've added a link to a page that has a lot of information on them.

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Foxhound BN0 2012/05/07 06:27:49

Cool!

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cool

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Demon Destroyer 2012/05/07 04:39:11

Not!

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here's another airless wheel

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Jack's ... to Demon D... 2012/05/07 12:41:47

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Yep, the good old days. These are much better though! :) See link I added at the top.

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rknothead 2012/05/07 04:19:56

Cool!

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hope it works on cars!

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Jack's ... to rknothead 2012/05/07 12:42:17

It does. Look at the avatar pic for the question. I've also added a link to a page all about them. :)

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Bob, the reasonable one 2012/05/07 03:03:03

Cool!

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pretty sweet!! hope it's cheaper!!!

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Jack's ... to Bob, th... 2012/05/07 12:42:49

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Probably not right now, especially since I don't think they are actually out yet to buy. But eventually they will mainstream, I hope. :)

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Bearish 2012/05/07 02:53:05 (edited)

Cool!

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This concept actually came out in the 60s when they were running tests on the best wheels to use on the Apollo Moon Buggy..

But at the time we did not have the proper materials to apply them to NASA or civilian use..
So they used the piano wire wheel

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Jack's ... to Bearish 2012/05/07 12:43:21

Very cool! Thank you! I've added a link with more information about these wheels.

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ETpro 2012/05/07 02:29:07

Cool!

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No flats, but I bet it's a bitch to clean when you wash the car.

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Wayne TH G 333 2012/05/07 02:06:30

Cool!

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It's about time! In some countries where the roads are terrible they stuff the tyres with straw instead of air.

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