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http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl General Discussion >> Technically Speaking >> Airless car tyres http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1645491641 Message started by Captain Nemo on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 11:00am

Title: Airless car tyres
Post by Captain Nemo on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 11:00am

Hmm ... on the one hand, 8% of tyres are scrapped due to unrepairable punctures and more are lost to under/over inflation.

So ... maybe a good idea?

On the other hand, you can increase the load bearing capacity of your car with conventional tyres when needed by pumping them up a bit.

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Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by Gordon on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 11:17am

I've had one puncture in 20 years which means every tyre I've bought (bar one) has been used to the full capacity of its life.

Is the extra material used to make an airless tyre a net gain or loss in material that can only be partially recycled?

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by Bias_2012 on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 2:47pm

The cops won't like them ... road spikes would be useless

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by JaSin. on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 5:35pm

They're no good, they warp in shape so the tread goes all wonky. Especially if the car hasn't moved for awhile.

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by Gordon on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 5:37pm

Perhaps....

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Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by freediver on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 5:42pm

It's important to inflate to the same pressure on each side.

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by JaSin. on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 8:03pm

Aussie local council roads will rip chunks off those tyres.

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by Ye Grappler on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 10:07pm

A tyre filled with foam?

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by JaSin. on Feb 23^rd, 2022 at 2:22am

A tyre filled with petrol and set alight around someone's neck.

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by Captain Nemo on Feb 27^th, 2022 at 9:39am

Bias_2012 wrote on Feb 22^nd, 2022 at 2:47pm:

The cops won't like them ... road spikes would be useless

Good point.
Hadn't thought of that.

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by Sprintcyclist on Feb 27^th, 2022 at 12:54pm

they have tried similar tyres on bikes for some time.
The are not effective, an air cushion is good.

As Aquascoot said, punctures are few and far between

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by JaSin. on Feb 27^th, 2022 at 9:30pm

Tyres filled with marijuana or illegal immigrants go a long way.

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by Mr Walker on Feb 27^th, 2022 at 9:58pm

I might get a set for the Cruiser.

Title: Re: Airless car tyres
Post by JaSin. on Feb 27^th, 2022 at 10:24pm

Johnnie wrote on Feb 27^th, 2022 at 9:58pm:

I might get a set for the Cruiser.

The ones with illegal immigrants go better in the wet.