Tweel for 4x4's?
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 07:59
ThreadID:
21231
Views:
2849
Replies:
7
FollowUps:
3
This Thread has been Archived
Willem
Watching the late news last night and saw a report on the new innovative non-pneumatic wheel "Tweel " as it is named by Michelin. Did a quick Google and yes,it will certainly revolutionise the tyre industry. No more blow outs, no more tyre pressure problems, no mnore punctures. They even drive a vehicle over a small landmine and the Tweel kept on rolling after the explosion.
It will be interesting to see when this wheelk becomes a commercial reality on the market and if they will be making them to suit 4x4's.
Go here for a butchers
link text
Reply By: Member - iMusty(VIC) - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 08:14
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 08:14
Can you adust the air pressure when needed?
AnswerID:
102479
Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 10:56
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 10:56
nup, have to tow a trailer loaded with the off road version.
FollowupID:
360197
Reply By: Bitsumishin - Mike (WA) - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 08:54
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 08:54
If they have them on a Bobcat, then I assume they could be used for a 4x4. Not sure if I could embarrass my car by making her wear 4 of those things. Also not convinced they would play
well on the beach or in mud but hey, give it 10 years & we might all be laughing at the old fashioned pump-up jobs.
AnswerID:
102483
Follow Up By: Member - iMusty(VIC) - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 10:51
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 10:51
Quote "old fashioned pump-up jobs."
Lol
FollowupID:
360195
Reply By: Member - Blue (VIC) - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 09:53
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 09:53
There was some talk about them being "tuneable"... Not sure exactly what this means in terms of off road use, perhaps you can get a bit of bagging out of them for beach work. Don't like the idea of them in mud though, bloody heavy when the spokes fill with mud, and how would you clean them out before hitting the bitumen?
It's bad enough with conventional muddies, wobbling all over the place until they shed the mud between the blocks.
AnswerID:
102491
Follow Up By: Member - iMusty(VIC) - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 10:54
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 10:54
I just assumed the "spokes" were inside the "tyre". And the (whole Tyre) was covered in rubber. Making them Look like an ordinary tyre.
.
FollowupID:
360196
Reply By: Nudenut - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 11:49
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 11:49
theyre gunna be a pain to get the mud off! or out should i say
AnswerID:
102501
Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 14:47
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 14:47
I tawd i taw de tweel in 4x4 australia.....
| Patrol 4.2TDi 2003
Retired 2016 and now Out and About!
Somewhere you want to explore ? There is no time like the present.Member
My Profile My Blog Send Message |
AnswerID:
102512
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 17:55
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 17:55
Gunna be interesting to see the race tweel too!
Formula 1's and V8 Supercars just wont be the same.
AnswerID:
102540
Reply By: D-Jack - Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 18:58
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 at 18:58
I'm in the market for a new set of tyres soon. Maybe I should hold off for a few years!
AnswerID:
102551