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Michelin Tires (1/7)
1/31/09 9:44am

tuxblacray

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So what do you think of these Michelin tires?

Somehow I can't seem to picture them on my Stingray. Maybe I'm just too old fashioned..... But then again I have a little trouble imagining a really good burnout with these babies on......

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Michelin Tires (2/7)
1/31/09 10:07am

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Something's missing????????? Oh, Yeah, AIR!
looks like a little more work to keep them sidewalls clean.

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Michelin Tires (3/7)
1/31/09 11:30am

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As the article points out - could be trouble in snow and mud - Then again our ladies hardly ever get "exposed"

I agree - I can't see them holding up to a burn -out - I wounder how cornering would be?

Big Al

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Michelin Tires (4/7)
1/31/09 11:58am

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These would be very hard for me to get used to. They sure are ugly...

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Michelin Tires (5/7)
1/31/09 1:41pm

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I've been seeing these things for a couple of years now....ever wonder why they haven't actually put them into production? Hmmm....

They may wind up as useful space-saver spares, but other than that, and show car dooty, I see no real world applications for them...

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Michelin Tires (6/7)
1/31/09 2:13pm

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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] I've been seeing these things for a couple of years now....ever wonder why they haven't actually put them into production? Hmmm....

They may wind up as useful space-saver spares, but other than that, and show car dooty, I see no real world applications for them...

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Shucks ah thank theyd be great in da front yard wit all differnt kinda purty flowerz planted in all dem dividerz...

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Michelin Tires (7/7)
1/31/09 11:19pm

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Yep, this design has been around for several years. They were first called the Tweel. I can't help but think there are some drawbacks, or they would be out already.

There are very great advantages, no doubt. I have seen films of them in action. The bumps factor is great, really smooths things out. But handling is odd looking. They really bend over quite a lot. I would think handling would not serve very well. But I didn't drive them, just looked at the video.

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