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Date:         Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:36:28 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      New Tire Technology - Tweels and Nanites
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Watched a Discovery Channel presentation on auto technology and tire
technology. A new combo tire/wheel is coming down the pike. More metal,
less rubber. In fact, the only rubber in the tire is the tread itself
which is about 1 to 1-1/2 inches thick. . No sidewalls - they are part
of the wheel. . When you  wear out the tread piece, just replace the
tread on the wheel. Reduces waste by way of discarding tires. These new
ones are recyclable. Tires are 50% charcoal. At that level, the tire
loses its stretch qualities. Addition of nano-technology increases stretch.


Amazing stuff that is coming.


John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
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