Tires are getting so low profile, it won't be long before some
company will come out with solid rubber tires 6 inches thick; just
like the old Mack trucks (see url). Since they can be worn right
down to the rim, solid rubber tires will last the life of the car
under normal usage. Modern suspensions won't have any problem
dealing with the stiffer ride and the only places inflated tires
will be found will be museums. Somebody might already be
manufacuring them in Australia since Aussies are usually years ahead
with new developments, and Hendrik can put them on his ute if he's
patient.
As a kid I once rode in a 1920s-30s Mack Bulldog with solid rubber
tires. Wasn't bad at all, even on cobblestone streets. Sorta
loosened up ones joints.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTz8tdNx_8qlGtOPuYWS3qRYpP7uW7OkeVoH6LDsGpwJ5Vy3Qs4
Gerry
Yeah, only then they will call them "run flat tyres" and they will
cost 3-4 times as much as real tires.
I think Mag lev would be the beans. Anyone got George Jetson's phone number?
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