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Old 04-25-2009, 08:21 PM   #16 (permalink)
Silveredwings
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Originally Posted by ithinkidontknow View Post
solid rubber tires? While that may improve the rolling resistance slightly, that is so much more weight for the engine to have to move. I dont think that is going to help fuel economy the slightest. The moment of inertia on solid rubber tires would be ridiculous.
22" diameter wheels 1" wide made of graphite with Kevlar spokes. Lightweight composite rubber tyres. 80% Less weight, rolling resistance and wind resistance.
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