On: Michelin Rolls Out an Airless Tire That Will Be “Puncture-Proof”

[Angostura]

I assumed the sidewall had been cut away simply for the marketing images to show what is going on inside. I have no doubt the real thing will have a sidewall.

[mhb → Angostura]

Seems likely since they will want to keep snow, ice, debris, out. But it can just be of a material to prevent that.

[jakear → Angostura]

Article says “Michelin has introduced a .... [tire] that has no traditional sidewall”. So seems like it may not.

[Angostura → jakear]

Seems like I'm entirely wrong. I still reckon this gimmick will go.