JDCanuck
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Airless AT Tires
Anyone tried these out yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKTUTLA6lyc
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can't modify the footprint
can't bling them
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Yes, no adjustments to footprint except in material design, altho they claim the normal footprint is much higher, yielding better traction in all
conditions and better absorption of washboard and rocks.
Comparative demo on skidsteers from a while back:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13nZKynpeGo
[Edited on 5-14-2023 by JDCanuck]
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In my case I am putting out far more in suspension and electronics repairs than I am on tire replacements, and still searching for that optimal
combination of pressure and speed to reduce the destructive jarring I meet every time i drive to La Paz. A more absorbent tire without having to
readjust pressures every trip would be a positive, and hopefully get overall repairs down. I have pulled a couple bent screws out of the tread that
appeared to deflect when they hit the steel belt, so for now, I will stick with the steel belted TA tires from BF Goodrich
[Edited on 5-14-2023 by JDCanuck]
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Over the years Michelin has experimented with non-conventual tires and all failed either before or after they went to market. The subject tire has
been hyped before and was considered a joke by most tire people.
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That YouTube video seems to be more than 3 years old.
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I know they show the quad playing in the mud, but what a nightmare keeping those wheels clean must be. It isn't just about keeping things pretty,
what doesn't get thrown out while driving will affect the weight and balance of the wheel.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  | | I know they show the quad playing in the mud, but what a nightmare keeping those wheels clean must be. It isn't just about keeping things pretty,
what doesn't get thrown out while driving will affect the weight and balance of the wheel. |
These tweels are for low speeds, utvs, construction equipment, etc.
You would not want these tires on a high speed vehicle where mud in tire voids would cause unbalanced wheel to rotate at high rpm.
The speed rating is low, and they are noisy.
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Yes, that was where they were 3-4 years ago with the low speed ones mainly for utility vehicles like the skid steer in the video. Hi speed versions
are supposedly approved, tested, and coming out within the next year. I will be waiting to see how they test out at 120mph plus.
I was in automotive school when Michelin was gaining traction overcoming bias on steel radials, so we'll have to wait and see.
[Edited on 5-14-2023 by JDCanuck]
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