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AZEqualizer
12-17-2007, 04:42 PM
The Michelin tweel may have competition someday.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/12/nasacar4_opt.jpg

Moon Tires Article. (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/17/out-of-this-world-goodyear-and-nasa-collaborate-on-airless-tire/)

The researchers expect to demonstrate the Chariot, with its special tires, a year from now at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, after which, they say, the findings could be applied towards the development of new tires for use here on Earth.