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Emmo

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Michelin Tweels
Original Message May 27, 2005 6:31 pm

Has anyone seen these??

Pretty neat concept and will be a godsend to construction and agricultural users. No more down time due to flats.

Looks pretty radical on the car at speed......

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Marshall

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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Michelin Tweels
Reply #1 May 27, 2005 9:34 pm

Pretty funky looking. Won't take as much tire shine. ;-)

AJace

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Re: Michelin Tweels
Reply #2 May 27, 2005 10:19 pm

Woa, that's cool. Hey, where are the wheels?

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Bill_D

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Location: Chicago
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Re: Michelin Tweels
Reply #3 May 28, 2005 1:39 am

When i was a kid was at a week long training center at Michelin, was fascinating and they treated their employees like gold, favored hiring military backround. Great Co. Anywho, they had this tire in the works even back then. A airplane tire is similar. They had a tire from a 747 disected, very similar to that same tire. They have had the airless spares for over 10 years now. Kudos to Michelin. A well run American Co. kickin azz, and treating it's employees right, in a great city. Bib's the man!!!!

lland

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Re: Michelin Tweels
Reply #4 May 28, 2005 8:05 am

I'd hate to drive through mud with one of those...

2001 Toro 20023 Personal Pace
2002 John Deere Trimmer/Edger/Blower
2003 Craftsman DYT 4000 - 25HP/48" w/bagger
2003 Toro 826LE Snowblower
2004 Mantis Tiller/Dethatcher/Aerator/Edger
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Marshall

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Re: Michelin Tweels
Reply #5 May 28, 2005 12:38 pm

Yea LL, it would pack in there. Can you imagine being buried, the mud would act like cement.

Highwind

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Re: Michelin Tweels
Reply #6 May 28, 2005 1:38 pm

Would sure give new meaning to looking for cracks in your tires with all those flexing elements to inspect.

If something got stuck in there, could it break the flexing ribs?

One thing you won't want is wheel trim rings or full wheel covers unless you buy them by the gross. They'll be popping off all over the place.

AirBoss of America has been marketing a similar product for off road construction equipment. They bolt hollow rubber segments to a steel rim. All you do is replace the segment that wears. Claim it reduces down time and saves money on tire replacements.

Honda stable: HS 724 snowblower; HRS216 lawnmower; BF2 UWWW; 5 HP, 2200 psi/2.9 GPM pressure washer.

Electric: BV2500 B&D Leaf Hog/snow duster; old 12" Weedeater.

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