I'd like to see this come out for cars sometime, although I think one might take a slight hit for aerodynamics/wind noise at fwy speeds:
http://www.gizmag.com/shark-wheel-skateboard/27825/
http://www.gizmag.com/shark-wheel-skateboard/27825/
Extreme sine wave tread makes tire look square:
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Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
http://www.wimp.com/tiredesign/
little ditty on tires.
That's some super futuristic stuff. The maglev wheels don't seem too plausible, but some of the other stuff seems to make sense.
http://www.wimp.com/tiredesign/
little ditty on tires.
That's some super futuristic stuff. The maglev wheels don't seem too plausible, but some of the other stuff seems to make sense.
Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
http://www.wimp.com/tiredesign/
little ditty on tires.
Holy [censored]. Everything in this video looks awesome.
http://www.wimp.com/tiredesign/
little ditty on tires.
Holy [censored]. Everything in this video looks awesome.
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Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
http://www.wimp.com/tiredesign/
little ditty on tires.
That's some super futuristic stuff. The maglev wheels don't seem too plausible, but some of the other stuff seems to make sense.
Maglev: impossible, you'll waste too much energy suspending it on a tire and lose a lot on acceleration / deceleration. Magnetic struts? Maybe, just not inside the wheel.
Extreme cornering 3-in-1: How do you link them together reliably? The only advantage over a good suspension is reduced friction between inner and outer radius when turning, so it either 1) has to have a differential inside the wheel between the 3 or 2) it is non driving wheel. Motorcycle style rounder tires may be a better choice if you want to reduce steering time lost on wide tires. Also if you want the same tire foot print with this benefit, I think a bigger tire with narrower width would give you a "longer" foot print that has less lost in turning (with reduced stability), much simpler to make.
Variable block: holy rolling resistance batman.
Curve inward / outward at speed: the most realistic one out of the 4, but that means reduced tire integrity if you want something so flexible, then again, maybe not.
Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
http://www.wimp.com/tiredesign/
little ditty on tires.
That's some super futuristic stuff. The maglev wheels don't seem too plausible, but some of the other stuff seems to make sense.
Maglev: impossible, you'll waste too much energy suspending it on a tire and lose a lot on acceleration / deceleration. Magnetic struts? Maybe, just not inside the wheel.
Extreme cornering 3-in-1: How do you link them together reliably? The only advantage over a good suspension is reduced friction between inner and outer radius when turning, so it either 1) has to have a differential inside the wheel between the 3 or 2) it is non driving wheel. Motorcycle style rounder tires may be a better choice if you want to reduce steering time lost on wide tires. Also if you want the same tire foot print with this benefit, I think a bigger tire with narrower width would give you a "longer" foot print that has less lost in turning (with reduced stability), much simpler to make.
Variable block: holy rolling resistance batman.
Curve inward / outward at speed: the most realistic one out of the 4, but that means reduced tire integrity if you want something so flexible, then again, maybe not.
Get em Nascar, Formula, top fuel tested, market them, then take our tires we use now and lower the prices.
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