NYT Article on Michelin's New Unpressurized Tires

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Jan 3, 2005 | 07:13 AM

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See this New York Times article today on Michelin's new non-pressurized tires. They aren't run-flat, they are never-flat because they rely only on polyurethane spokes to support the car's weight. Sounds like a long time before we see them on cars, but interesting.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/03/automobi...a8895f0350983c3

Jan 3, 2005 | 07:15 AM

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I wonder what this combo wil weigh?? Air is lighter then those spokes

Jan 3, 2005 | 01:05 PM

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See this New York Times article today on Michelin's new non-pressurized tires.? They aren't run-flat, they are never-flat because they rely only on polyurethane spokes to support the car's weight.? Sounds like a long time before we see them on cars, but interesting.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/03/automobi...a8895f0350983c3

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It sounds like weight is in the ballpark, but heavy. One of their development issues.