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The fundamental flaw of the twheel is well known: something gets stuck in the spokes (mud, gravel, etc) and they go out of balance. At highway speeds: best case
by wmeredith 12y ago
The fundamental flaw of the twheel is well known: something gets stuck in the spokes (mud, gravel, etc) and they go out of balance. At highway speeds: best case scenario is annoying vibration; worst case scenario is dangerous loss of traction and/or broken suspension components.
Michelin currently has a factory that makes these for low speed industrial applications (e.g. a skid loader). We probably won't see them on dealership lots any time soon.
- zck 12y agoCan't you just cover the wheel? Certainly I would think the sides would be easy to cover; the tread itself might be more difficult, but unless I'm missing something, having the tread be open is not a required part of this design. Basically I'm imagining something that looks like a regular tire, but inside has the tweel. In addition to the tweel's benefits, you also don't have anyone even notice you're using something different.
- Cybernetic 12y agoPerhaps something similar to spoke-less bicycle wheels, that have a cover? I don't seem them very often, but they seem to be standard on bikes in indoor track races, e.g., Summer Olympics.