02-20-2007
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Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
So I was reading an email that I got earlier from my uncle about the new Michelin tires... Thought they were pretty interesting and figured I would share.
Thoughts or comments?
I think they are pretty cool!
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
Those are pretty sick lookin wheels/tires. I really wanna know more!
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02-20-2007
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
I dont know, looks like the guy in the AUDI is holding his breath hoping the car dont roll.
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02-20-2007
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
Interesting but i would think they would wear out quicker
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
I think they look terrible. They should try to come up with some flexible sidewall so they don't look like you're rolling on 10 speed wheels.
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
It looks like there is enough "side wall flex" but its the hole tread width that would move up and down without deforming. No more flat tires and the tire should run cooler, the big thing would be changing the stiffness of the tire itself does not look possible, like how we change tire pressure now.
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
Jeesh, watch out somebody might throw a stick in your spoke. 
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02-20-2007
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
That's probably just the "skeleton" of their newest run flats.
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02-21-2007
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
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Jeesh, watch out somebody might throw a stick in your spoke. 
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ROFL!!!
Yeah, I think that looks pretty gay. I will stick to my regular tires until I know a few people who have put those through a few thousand miles and a few "tests" before I get a set.
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
I saw these exact same pictures over a year ago
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02-20-2007
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
Yea this is ollldd news. Interesting concept but ugly design.
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
Yep, had at least 2 threads on it on here already. They are the Michelin Tweel (sp).
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
The closest to technology they've had on newer tires are those PAX tires. I can say they are a BITCH to mount and unmount with the honeycomb ring on the inside of them. They are also over 660 a tire, so it's not quite that cost effective. That's one thing I don't miss about the job at honda. Doing those SUCKED ASS!
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
From what I understand they wouldn't be driven on the street like that. They are only showing you the inside of the tire there for demonstration purposes.
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
Say goodbye to low profile tires I guess, 14" rims FTL!!!
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
Google "tweel" and "active wheel." I have this site bookmarked as a good point of information too but am not currently seeing anything on it:
http://www.challengebibendum.com/cha...h.jsp?&lang=EN
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02-21-2007
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
I'll take 2 of the stiffest model for the fronts and that model for the rears along with some extra light forged 14's.
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02-21-2007
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
First off i doubt they would keep the no sidewalls, they are basically showing the design concept. think about it people do you know how much dirt woudl get in that shit. Think before posting thank you. LOL
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02-21-2007
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
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Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX
First off i doubt they would keep the no sidewalls, they are basically showing the design concept. think about it people do you know how much dirt woudl get in that shit. Think before posting thank you. LOL
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I hope you buy a set of these and drive to MN, so I can stick a my gum in your tire. Then you'll need to have them rebalanced. Flexible sidewalls FTW!!
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02-21-2007
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Re: Thoughts on the new Michelin tires??
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Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX
Think before posting thank you. LOL
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Some would say to you, look in the mirror while saying this!
I did not know they have been out for a long time. I just got the email the day I posted it. All the email said is Michelin designed a tire without sidewalls and did not require air pressure. Thought it was interesting so I shared.
Here is an article I found that uses them in wheel chairs, Bobcats and so forth... All without sidewalls to "provide better ride comfort, weight carring capacity, and the ability to "envelope" road hazards. It was posted in Jan of 05, so 2 years old is correct.
http://www.michelinman.com/differenc...01102005a.html
Oh well, I thought they were interesting... Sue me if you dont like it.
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