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[Nickbat]

In the US they are developing a new airless tyre based on a honeycomb structure. Although this is initially for the military, I see a possible future in road cars. 

http://alfin2100.blogspot.com/search/label/reinventing%20wheels

[KillerWatt]

Michelin had it working 3 years ago on road cars

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2602309358284516882

[Nickbat]

Michelin had it working 3 years ago on road cars

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2602309358284516882

So it's taken the US three years to invent something that's already been invented? Why do I feel disconcerted? 

[Vamps]

Michelin had it working 3 years ago on road cars

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2602309358284516882

Something similar was posted recently, why can't we have a 'solid' tyre, soft enough for real use, particularly on military vehicles, we must have the technology..... :-/

[KillerWatt]

Something similar was posted recently, why can't we have a 'solid' tyre, soft enough for real use, particularly on military vehicles, we must have the technology..... :-/

Because that would make punctures a thing of the past (which means you won't buy a new tyre when you get a screw 10mm away from the sidewall), and it would probably last longer as well due to not needing to keep check on the tyre pressure.
Both of which means the manufacturer doesn't make as much money because you won't be buying it so often.

Now you know why we still burn fossil fuels, and then tell the populace they must pay super tax for fooking the environment

[Vamps]

Something similar was posted recently, why can't we have a 'solid' tyre, soft enough for real use, particularly on military vehicles, we must have the technology..... :-/

Because that would make punctures a thing of the past (which means you won't buy a new tyre when you get a screw 10mm away from the sidewall), and it would probably last longer as well due to not needing to keep check on the tyre pressure.
Both of which means the manufacturer doesn't make as much money because you won't be buying it so often.

Now you know why we still burn fossil fuels, and then tell the populace they must pay super tax for fooking the environment

Like making cars that don't rust and last forever, it can be done, there have been significant improvements since the 60's - 70's but still some way to go.

My Mig is as good as a 3 year old car, yet worthless unless I scrap it as a trade in for £2000

[KillerWatt]

My Mig is as good as a 3 year old car, yet worthless unless I scrap it as a trade in for £2000

Our car's are less of a drain on the planet than a new one....because they have been made, and they still run as the manufacturer intended.

Don't believe all that £2K crap either, the only thing you'll be getting from the dealer is a £2K price increase on the list price of the new car you pick as soon as you reveal your plan.