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These Futuristic Car Tires Never Go Flat

posted by janrinok on Wednesday July 15 2015, @09:46AM   Printer-friendly
from the do-they-still-work-as-kid's-swings? dept.

Phoenix666 writes:

Now, Hankook has completed initial testing on its fifth-generation airless tire, dubbed the iFlex. The tires do not require any air pressure, instead relying on a new type of eco-friendly material (Hancook demurs when asked for details). Geometric shapes built into the material provide the bounce and springiness normally provided by air pressure. But, unlike the previous iFlex, this version's designed to mount onto a traditional rim, making it compatible with current vehicles.

Hankook ran the iFlex through a battery of tests to compare it to more conventional rubber, measuring durability, hardness, stability, slalom and speed, at up to 80 mph. The company says the tires matched conventional tires in terms of performance.

Anyone who got a flat from the epidemic of potholes this Spring or who is plagued by nails and other road debris that cause slow leaks will welcome this development. Naturally, the real question is whether it's spelled, "tire" or "tyre."

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  • (Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday July 15 2015, @10:33AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday July 15 2015, @10:33AM (#209289)

    Argh, Disagree doesnt mod down! I should have chosen flamebait, and now I can't change it! You escaped this time, next time...

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday July 15 2015, @02:54PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday July 15 2015, @02:54PM (#209401)

    Don't abuse the moderating system. If you disagree, then use disagree. It certainly is not flamebait considering the submission invites the spelling discussion.

  • (Score: 3, Funny) by JeanCroix on Wednesday July 15 2015, @03:51PM

    by JeanCroix (573) on Wednesday July 15 2015, @03:51PM (#209422)

    ...this time, next time...

    Don't you mean "this tyme, next tyme..."?

  • (Score: 2) by captain normal on Wednesday July 15 2015, @04:13PM

    by captain normal (2205) on Wednesday July 15 2015, @04:13PM (#209429)

    I've often wondered if any Soylenters actually kept two (or more) browsers open to SN. One logged in and the other just for posting as AC. I think you just proved it wasn't mere speculation.

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