Will we see them on the road before the two hundred mpg carburetor.


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"Michelin unwrapped an early prototype of an airless tire, a product that
could change the face of an industry it helped found. With a maximum safe
speed of 170 miles per hour, the prototype performs similarly to
inflatable tires — with important differences.

'No more pressure checks, no more flats, no more spare wheels,' said
Daniel Laurent, Michelin director of conception and development.

The tire is made from 115 rings of tough resin laced with glass fiber and
remains roadworthy even when shot with a rifle. Tests show it will outlast
the average car, Laurent said, leaving just the outer treads to be
replaced periodically. No date has yet been set for its commercial
launch."

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