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Re: 4403 Teaser: Cirowheels

Very cleaver design!
You are following in NASA's foot steps.

They developed a mesh wheel for the Lunar Rover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mq7LG9Mq_M

At 2:05 and at 2:27-2:30 you can see the wheels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwZW4nkz51A

Best ride ever!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EliLP5uEYAU

I kept digging and found some updated designs.
Dave

Michelin tweel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGoPN-QSblk

Humvee tweel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0xNzXTOXkE

Not to be undone, Bridgestone has them available for carts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTKEN07C2E8

Loop spoke wheels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPKY1pFyqu8

ShockWheel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11hFiu43RQ