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Originally posted by ronin
somehow I just can't stop thinking that these were only produced this way to illustrate the technology. (we are a visual society, after all) I'm sure the production versions will have sidewalls. there is no reason for not having them
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There is no need for a sidewall it doesn't add any strength to this optimized and tunable design. Besides a sidewall would just be more weight and they are already struggling with it being too heavy.
It is interesting how they could now tune the lateral grip separately from the ride harshness feel by changing the size and shape fo the inner plastic ribs.
It has some interesting potential to rid the world of spinners.
Mike