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Do army vehicles have airless tires?

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Army vehicles have pneumatic tyres .A run-flat tire used in army vehicle is a pneumatic vehicle tire that is designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at reduced speeds (under 56 mph (90 km/h)), and for limited distances (generally between 10 mi (16 km) to 50 mi (80 km), depending on the type of tire). read more

For more than 100 years, vehicles have been rolling along on cushions of air encased in rubber. The pneumatic tire has served drivers and passengers well on road and off, but a new design by Michelin could change all that – the Tweel Airless Tire. read more

Airless tires are attractive to cyclists, as bicycle tires are much more vulnerable to punctures than motor vehicle tires. The drawbacks to airless tires depend on the use. Heavy equipment operators who use machinery with solid tires will complain of fatigue whereas lawn mowers that use solid or airless tires have no drawbacks. Bicycle riders who use airless tires may complain that the tire is harder than a comparable pneumatic tire. read more

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