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Old 07-05-2007, 02:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default New Airless Car Tires

This seemed kinda interesting...

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/26144/
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Old 07-05-2007, 03:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Why is it going to take 10-15 years?
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Old 07-05-2007, 03:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I test drove the first version of these 6 years ago at the Michelin Proving Grounds...
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I would bet that legal has a lot to do with the time frame.
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I just bought new tires for my wifes car......Anyone else have one of these tires places try to sell you on filling the tires with nitrogen. I think they wanted $7.00 a tire. I told the guy that good ol 78% Nitrogen would be good enough for me.

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Old 07-05-2007, 06:09 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Nitrogen is cheaper to "Produce" then air!!! lol
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That's nuts.
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Law enforcement is going to hate those things. Spike strips wouldn't be effective.
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Law enforcement is going to hate those things. Spike strips wouldn't be effective.
I'm sure they'll come up with something.
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Law enforcement is going to hate those things. Spike strips wouldn't be effective.
oh yes they would ...with the right explosives
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