All about tires - Megafactories "Michelin"

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    If you like tires, drive on tires or are a fan on the Megafactories show on Nation Geographic you'll like this video. It details how Michelin tires are designed, built and tested. From drifting big rigs to Bugatti Veyron, this show has it.

     
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    I liked that the automation you saw, was to always provide the worker with the right tools at the right time.
     
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    Tires are so cool. :)

    I should be a test driver for their LRR tires. I'm really good at coasting. lol
     
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    Think 'pulse and glide', not coasting. ;)
     
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    Better have good grip then!
     
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    Yes, especially in the wet. :)
     
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    Awesome documentary! Thanks for making me aware of it. Not airing in the next two weeks here so I guess most of us will just have to watch it online, like I did.

    Kinda funny to see them drifting big trucks.
     
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    At about 0:35 they show a Haul Truck, but never go into Michelin's involvement.

    For those of you with an interest in really large serial Hybrids, here is a document that helps you design a Low Rolling Resistance road. (and shows why that may be cheaper than a cheap road)

    https://circle.ubc.ca/bitstream/id/90332/Haul_Road_Design_Guidelines.pdf



     
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