Do Tweel tires ride better?
Smoother ride: Tweel poly-resin spokes are both strong and deformable, so they bend as you drive over rocks, uneven surfaces or even curbs. You’ll eliminate the bumps and jolts of mowing. Smooth rides go beyond comfort. Mower operators don’t have to worry about being tossed from the seat when going over curbs or bumps.
How much does a Tweel cost?
That’s a good deal, given that this size Tweel costs $599 each from Michelin. (And yes, they’ll fit some other mowers, if you want to retrofit.)
What is the benefit of Tweels?
Tweels aren’t just easier on the operator – they also wear better than regular tires, increase fuel economy with less rolling resistance, and are gentler on turf. With a wear life that is up to 3 times longer than a regular pneumatic tire, it’s budget friendly in both time & cost savings down the road.
Who makes the Tweel?
MICHELIN
The MICHELIN® X® Tweel® Airless Radial Tire Family They are designed to perform like pneumatic tires, without the inconvenience and downtime caused by flat tires.
Are Tweels good for hills?
Also, because the Tweel doesn’t have sidewalls, it gives you better lateral stability on slopes. With the Tweel, you get better tracking on the side of hills. This improved lateral stability makes it easier to keep the machine on line and there’s less chance of it crabbing.
Who invented the Tweel?
Steve Cron
It was over lunch in the late 1990s with fellow Michelin engineer and co-inventor of the MICHELIN TWEEL airless radial tire, Steve Cron, that the idea of challenging pneumatic tire technology and exploring new and revolutionary concepts for this essential component of mobility was born.
What is the Michelin Tweel?
A MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® airless radial tire is a single unit that replaces the current tire and wheel assembly. The unique energy transfer within the poly-resin spokes helps reduce the “bounce” associated with pneumatic tires, while providing outstanding handling characteristics.
What are Tweel tires made of?
The Tweel consists of a band of conventional tire rubber with molded tread, a shear beam just below the tread that creates a compliant contact patch, a series of energy-absorbing polyurethane spokes, and an integral inner hub structure.