Why don’t we, instead of filling tires with air, just make them out of solid rubber?
Solid rubber weighs way too much. Edit: they are experimenting with airless tires though. Imagine a hollow honeycomb in a circle.
The Short Answer
Solid rubber weighs way too much. Edit: they are experimenting with airless tires though. Imagine a hollow honeycomb in a circle. I think they're plastic. I've looked into this, and will post a link as soon as I find it. Edit edit: [Link]( _URL_0_) this is some pretty cool stuff. I last looked into it a few years ago and there wasn't much info on it except the military was testing it. The pictures I saw then, the outer surface was hexagonal too, and it was said to be a really bumpy ride.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Edit, looked, link
This explanation focuses on edit, looked, link and spans 93 words across 8 sentences. At 29% above the average Science explanation (72 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “Solid rubber weighs way too much.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 8 connected points.
How This Compares in Science
Ranked #148 of 500 Science questions by answer depth (top 30%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
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Is there a simple explanation for why we, instead of filling tires with air, just make them out of solid rubber?
Solid rubber weighs way too much. Edit: they are experimenting with airless tires though. Imagine a hollow honeycomb in a circle. I think they're plastic. I've looked into this, and will post a link as soon as I find it. Edit edit: [Link]( _URL_0_)…
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This is an above-average answer at 93 words, ranked #148 of 500 Science questions by depth. The key concepts covered are edit, looked, link.
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