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Originally Posted by JV
I've been wondering when someone is gonna take the sphere shape and make that into a wheel/tire. Drive shafts and braking would have to be reimagined but think about the cornering!
JV
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Just like the Audi's in I-Robot 
http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...SQ-Concept.htm
Parking would be a breeze too, just slide in sideways 
I have to wonder what plastic the Tweel's spokes are made of and how well it "ages"?. I wouldn't like to find out it becomes brittle after 3 years of Arizona sun and is then moved down south into -20* winter temps for the first time in its life!.
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My much loved machines...
1990 E32 BMW 735i - Daley Driver
1983 Okuma LB15 Twin Turret NC turning center - Money Maker!
1985 Suzuki Sierra - Off-road thrasher and mobile shooting platform 
1981 HMT NH26 20HP 30" Gap Bed Engine Lathe - Money Maker!
1966 Lancia Flavia 1800 Coupe - Weekend toy
1941 South Bend 9" Model C Workshop Lathe - Antique restoration project.
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