Friday, April 13, 2007

The Wheel of the Future?

Hi wheel/dub lovers,

I was browsing the Web a few weeks ago, trying to read up on the latest and greatest in the world of wheels, when I found a story about some future wheels and tires that Michelin is currently developing.

I did a quick Google search to read some
more and landed on THIS press release on Michelin's Web site. Basically, the Tweel will is a wheel and tire that is fused together and constructed in a way that eliminates the need for air. It's very complex, and the only way that I can really figure out to explain it is to show you what they look like:










































While they probably won't come out for a while, they are COOL. Even though they're more durable and stand up to more road hazards than standard tires, there IS still the chance that the rims will bend, break and scratch. So when that happens, we'll be there.

Dave Chandler
Wheel Refinishers
www.wheelrefinisher.com

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