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[*] posted on 5-13-2023 at 02:53 PM
Airless AT Tires


Anyone tried these out yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKTUTLA6lyc




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[*] posted on 5-13-2023 at 07:21 PM


can't modify the footprint
can't bling them




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[*] posted on 5-14-2023 at 04:06 AM


Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
can't modify the footprint
can't bling them


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

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[*] posted on 5-14-2023 at 04:41 AM


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

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[*] posted on 5-14-2023 at 06:29 AM


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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[*] posted on 5-14-2023 at 06:51 AM


That YouTube video seems to be more than 3 years old.



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[*] posted on 5-14-2023 at 08:52 AM


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.



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[*] posted on 5-14-2023 at 09:05 AM


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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[*] posted on 5-14-2023 at 11:35 AM


Quote: Originally posted by larryC  
That YouTube video seems to be more than 3 years old.


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.

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