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  • #1

    lQQk at all the funny tires

    http://www.michelinmedia.com/naias_2...el_gallery.htm

    they still have a long ways to go.....

    this is old news though, they've been working on this thing for a long time...as some of yall know.

    The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

    2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

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  • #2
    I've been to see them hit the market. Any idea how long?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by wolfman
      they still have a long ways to go...
      yeah by the looks of THIS PHOTO they have a problem with the tread separating.

      Would be great to have a tire that you wouldn't worry about blowing it. Not to mention with it being lighter and able to corner very good ... they'd be a boon to car entusiasts everywhere ... but the treadlife would seen to be dependent upon the thickness of the tread
      Rhode Island Red *Lurker since 1997*

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      • #4
        I hope they make 'em 26 inches, chrome, and spinning even when they're not moving...then I'll pop 'em on the "whip".

        In all seriousness though...it would be kinda interesting/weird to see "tweels" on the cars of the future. I wonder what kind of traction you would see with those? Tread patterns? Tweel slicks and drag radials?
        black 95 t/a, a4, beefed up tranny w/ higher stall converter, transgo shift kit, trans temp gauge, trans cooler, richmond 3.73's, loudmouth, hypertech programmer, 160 thermo, descreened maf, TB bypass and airfoil, trick flow intake elbow, underdrive pulleys, moroso cai, edelbrock panhard rod, bmr stb, slp sfc's, fiberglass firehawk hood, hawk pads, taylor wires, ngk plugs, royal purple fluids,...and hopefully more to come

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Rhode Island Red
          yeah by the looks of THIS PHOTO they have a problem with the tread separating.
          I'd like to know the story on that skidsteer tweel, before I'd make a comment. Looks more like a penetration to me. Even a regular tire sometimes has a hard time standing up to the abuse of construction equipment operators. I can't tell you how many tires I've had to change at work on backhoes because someone was careless.

          '87 Camaro - 2.8L MPFI, 700R4 swapped to T5, B&M Ripper Shifter, Dynomax Super Turbo muffler, CATCO high flow cat, K&N air filters, 180 degree thermostat w/200-180 fan switch, 3.42 rear end, Global West steering brace, polyurethane bushings/trans mount, Spohn adjustable torque arm.
          '88 Formula (stolen), '96 Camaro RS, (sold), '91 Firebird (sold),
          Bruce, μολων λαβέ

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          • #6
            I wonder how they will handle? From the looks of this picture...

            http://www.michelinmedia.com/naias_2...elAudi9616.jpg


            They have a HUGE contact patch when pushed hard through the turns!!
            No F-Body right now

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Rhode Island Red
              yeah by the looks of THIS PHOTO they have a problem with the tread separating.

              Would be great to have a tire that you wouldn't worry about blowing it. Not to mention with it being lighter and able to corner very good ... they'd be a boon to car entusiasts everywhere ... but the treadlife would seen to be dependent upon the thickness of the tread
              thats not a tread seperation, thats an impact break of the belt package.....

              its also evident from the position of the viens down to the center core rim mount area.

              The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

              2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

              Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
              Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
              sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Mark B
                I wonder how they will handle? From the looks of this picture...

                http://www.michelinmedia.com/naias_2...elAudi9616.jpg


                They have a HUGE contact patch when pushed hard through the turns!!
                thats one of the real problems, they are too sticky right now... for use on suv's and vans, roll over potential is real serious...

                The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

                2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

                Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
                Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
                sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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                • #9
                  Can you have to sticky?!?!? Which my tires were to sticky
                  Richard Harvey Jr.
                  '94 T/A LT1 (stock) - SOLD

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                  • #10
                    I think they should cover the sidewalls and make'm look like normal tires id never put them on my cars.

                    1994 Firebird Formula 138,000 Completly Stock

                    1995 Caprice 9c1 61,000
                    2001 Intrigue GL

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