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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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Anyone else seen this from Michelin? A true 'run flat', run naked tire!!!

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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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omfg that is some crazy **** but do that have any nicer rims..
Old Jun 22, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Old news, but interesting nonetheless.
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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thats interesting
Old Jun 26, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Those things are perfect for those pesky little spike strips the police lay down.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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useless exercise in engineering ..... and really old news as well
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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useless exercise in engineering ..... and really old news as well
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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useless exercise in engineering ..... and really old news as well
It may be for the street but I know some land speed record holders who are very interested in this technology. LSR tires for some classes are are now made out of unobtainium and this may be a last hope.Last I heard michelin was considering it.
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