Tweel – a lame name for a cool concept

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Michelin has invented the rather stupidly named ‘tweel’ – a wheel without air in it. The video in the link shows how it is mounted under a car, and has a few other applications for it as well.

The airless wheel might take a bit of getting used to, but it helps with suspension, simplifies the tyre by not needing air and a vent, damage to sidewalls becomes a non factor and no worries about whether the tyre is at the right pressure.

Robin

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