See Thru Tires

[MooNDoGGie]

Have any of you guys seen this yet?

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/moondoggie_photos/see%20thru%20tires/ATT1.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/moondoggie_photos/see%20thru%20tires/ATT2.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/moondoggie_photos/see%20thru%20tires/ATT3.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/moondoggie_photos/see%20thru%20tires/ATT4.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/moondoggie_photos/see%20thru%20tires/ATT5.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h284/moondoggie_photos/see%20thru%20tires/ATT6.jpg

[Invader]

Yeah, those were featured on Top Gear (or one of those types of shows, mabye Horsepower). Definately interesting.

It was during a breakdown of different RFT (run flats) on the market or incoming.

[1fastsedan]

I'd wanna see how the handle, how many miles you get out of them, and how much they cost - but no more worrying about curbing my rims!!!

[STAGE 3 R/T]

holy chit those are f'in ugly as a wet terd!

wonder how they handle...

[crazy_luck]

It was mentioned at one point, about a year and a half ago when this was new stuff.

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=10571&highlight=tweels

[BobF's 6POINT1]

I'm pretty sure they'll have a sidewall on them when they hit the streets. I wonder how much weight all that extra stuff adds?

[rrod436]

What the hell am I going to "Armor All"??????????:doh:

[06SilverSteel]

What the hell am I going to "Armor All"??????????:doh:
My thoughts exactly!!

[seventythree]

I think it's awesome.

Reinvent the wheel!

Consider the bicycle.

first came the penny farthing- the big wheel/little wheel (what the heck were they thinking bike) :wtf:

then the standard bike - 2 wheels the same size - boo ya! :banana:

then came a recumbent.
What the!
How the!
laying down in a comfortable position and pedaling a bicycle.
They're crazy I tells ya!
:mrgreen:


The benefits I see:

no more flats

not having to check pressure every month
(I guess pressure will be replaced with lateral strength)

Wicked designs for wicked rims.

Downside would be:

No more Tire Shine .

Incoporating a new tire:
how does it mount/ new mounting units
proving the strength and safety of the new tire
proving the new tire is better than the old
and getting the price right.

[cadzilla74]

I remember Keith Moon of The Who had a clear Vistalite drumset back in the late 60's. He filled them with water and goldfish....it didn't work out so well for the goldfish...

[lowriderman3]

Neat but for sure fugly!

[06SilverSteel]

....it didn't work out so well for the goldfish...


Kinda like getting hit by a cement truck over and over!!

[Ghostface Mag]

Neat but for sure fugly!

7082

[pigpen]

Fugly as heck, cool idea though, I wonder if you can get a clear hub then get those tires on it. !

[Electrofreak]

Now you just gotta add in those see-thru rims that were at SEMA and people will think you have a floating car!

:mrgreen:

EDIT- ahhh damnit, shoulda read the post right before mine... beat to it!

[BUTWEET]

Kinda takes the fun out of slashing tires! No Psssssshhhhhhh sound! :sad:

[rcompart]

To me it looks like someone already slashed 'em. LOL

[aries4life]

I see possibility in that design. I think it's cool.

What's the speed rating I wonder? And, of course, how do they handle?

[LowGo]

I think the idea is nice. However, they will need to come up with a flexible side wall to cover them. They're just too fugly like that! Not to mention a whole lot more area to keep clean. :roll:

[Invader]

Keep in mind, if I remember the TV show right, the wheel portion is integral to the tire portion. It's not installed like a normal tire, you buy the whole kit and caboodle as a unit.

[baggedmagnum06]

do they come in low pro

[FOHN_JARGO]

I think those were invented by the guy that invented the Segway scooter thing. When I saw that story he said they were a little loud but they were working on it.

[Super T]

I think they're an amazing idea... still in testing though.

[COLORADOMAGNUM]

Definitely not for the snow, ice, and potholes we get around Denver.

[jtw715]

How mysterious and magical!! All the chariots in the land of enchantment will be using these mystical tires before the next festival!

[GoldNnasty]

Just think no more tire pressure monitors, OH NO! the evic is going to be dinging all the time. :>)

[Banshee]

a little snow or mud would be hell on the balance.

[Bandit]

They will not be see through when they are made, this is a test run of the tires performance, and being used to demo what's goin on inside.

When they are made you won't see any visual distinction between them and a regular tire.

This is the future of tires... never get a flat! I can't wait.

[RedMagnum06RT]

I don't know if I'd trust them, or if I like them

[Turf]

they would have to have sidewalls just to keep the mud and ice out of the tread supports. it does open up some interesting possibilities for the sidewalls...

[Leadfootluke]

I like them, especially if they are like Bandit said. If they are hidden, and will not get flat, then I think it is a great idea.