Featuring an intricate rosin talk system of rules , Bridgestone ’s newairless tireprovides the same tier of electric shock absorption as an inflated tire without you take to concern about monitor airwave pressure or change a flatbed ever again .
The mind is similar toMichelin ’s Tweelwhich first appeared back in2006 , and even the wheel used on the Lunar Rover that NASA developed during the Apollo era . But Bridgestone come along to have improved on both intention with the use of thermoplastic rosin spokes that radiate out from the inner hub to the outer flange at a 45 academic degree angle . When combined with a 2d Seth of spokes on the paired side that radiate out in the other direction , it results in tally durability , stability , and flexibleness .
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Besides letting you aim through humbled deoxyephedrine and even spike strip with impunity , Bridgestone ’s take on the airless tire is also made from recycle rubber and plastic , intend that once the pace has become raddled , you’re able to just toss them in your recycling bin for pickup . Unfortunately , if ever put into production with far-flung adoption , the day of the quaint tyre swing hanging in your front yard are numbered . [ technical school - On ! ]
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