Can the 'auto' version be far off?

[Empty Pockets]

My basic questions regarding this "tire" remain what they've always been: What will they weigh once 'equipped with sidewalls for auto use (which will have to be the case for several reasons IMHO...the most basic being cosmetics), and w/o air, what might their speed ratings/weight limits be?

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013...ins-rolling-on-airless-tires/?intcmp=features

 

[MAD IN NC]

My basic questions regarding this "tire" remain what they've always been: What will they weigh once 'equipped with sidewalls for auto use (which will have to be the case for several reasons IMHO...the most basic being cosmetics), and w/o air, what might their speed ratings/weight limits be?

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013...ins-rolling-on-airless-tires/?intcmp=features

If I were you, I would also ask "do they develop flat spots when parked indefinitely"....................

 

[sahlman]

It looks identical to the "Twheel" that Michelin invented and started advertising about 6-7 years ago. Wonder if they licensed it to Polaris? It will likely take success in markets such as these for medium and long term durability. Ride and handling performance is unclear. Not sure if any of the auto companies have started testing them at all.

Scott