Comments on: Reinventing The Wheel

By: Dr Mike

Dr Mike — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:28:03 +0000

I wonder what the frictional losses would be if two of them were set as an stepless adjustable gear set for transmission purposes?

By: Kosta

Kosta — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:19:05 +0000

Great idea! Bravo! Excellent decision!

By: wm

wm — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:06:26 +0000

I think it is very useful because they are able to change their shapes according to the conditions of the road. But I am just thinking how long is the life time of these tires.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:29:51 +0000

Hmmm. They’re certainly innovative, but not really practical for general use here in the US, except off road and farm vehicles. The one problem in off road use is that they are going to lower the frame of the car – possibly too low when in the run soft mode like shown. I think basic tire design is better- let air out when needed and fill it back up again when done

By: G.M.

G.M. — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:47:48 +0000

I believe it could be very useful for all the the world. These wheels would be great in snow conditions, dirt, different conditions of pavement roads and off-road. Durability is questionable, but I believe the tires we use now are just upgrades of the 100 years old invention. It’s time to move on, if it pays back on the road of course.

By: Thomas Finger

Thomas Finger — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:32:46 +0000

Sounds almost pointless for most of the United States where pavement is the main road surface — I am also thinking these must be a shorter life tire — that was not addressed in the article but I don’t see how the integrity can be maintained over a long time span.