Super tweel?
08-18-2009 | 03:50 AM
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My Ride: 2008 528i, Space Grey, Nav, PDC, Premium, Sports, Grey Leather, Xenon, Cornering...
So, this is different than the micheline sponsored tweel seen below
This is the Tweel
This is the ERW or energy return wheel
http://www.energyreturnwheel.com/
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08-18-2009 | 06:17 AM
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While I wonder about the actual performance (grip, acceleration, fuel efficiency, etc), it is a really cool idea. Can you imagine the possiblities?
08-18-2009 | 06:23 AM
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I think cornering would tear it apart!!! forget about curb rash!!!'
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I saw one time on the flintstones when they first invented the wheel, it was made out of stone. The crazy part was, the road was made of inflatable rubber. You could see patches where they repaired it everywhere. It was rather humorous...
I also believe that if this were to go mainstream, how could you repair a dent in the steel without having to get/purchase another one. Mounting and balancing would cost about as much as two arms and 1 leg.
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I saw one time on the flintstones when they first invented the wheel, it was made out of stone. The crazy part was, the road was made of inflatable rubber. You could see patches where they repaired it everywhere. It was rather humorous...
I also believe that if this were to go mainstream, how could you repair a dent in the steel without having to get/purchase another one. Mounting and balancing would cost about as much as two arms and 1 leg.
08-18-2009 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by tonymac' post='980632' date='Aug 18 2009, 07:23 AM
I think cornering would tear it apart!!! forget about curb rash!!!'
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08-18-2009 | 07:43 AM
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