The contact point of where the tires meet the road provided the positive aspect of traction but a negative impact on rolling resistance for efficacy. For years i have wondered if a conical tire that would pivot from a wide contact patch to a narrow edge for cruising speed may be a good idea to explore, but with the advent of the tweel many years ago, perhaps there would be a better solution to achieve this. With all the impressive way your team has innovated in all aspects of car design, would you consider exploring this idea?
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Since the rear tire of the Aptera does not track in the normal area of the road it is subject to more road debris. This tweel might offer a solution as it is an airless option.
there was a post like this, it definitely talked about variable wheel diameter with a piston in the wheel and a dead space in the wheel to allow tread to fold out or into the inside
Probably more appropriate for a tire company or university research project father than an EV vehicle production company
I am not sure the team will see your comment here. Send it to info@aptera.us and they will get it to the right people.