Just cherry picking some key properties of NiTinol which make it suitable for use in tyres:
Fatigue failures of nitinol devices are a constant subject of discussion.
Tyres that will fly apart in use, no issues there.
there has been a great deal of concern in the medical industry regarding the release of nickel, a known allergen and possible carcinogen.
As they wear down, the dust is carcinogenic. No issues there.
There are constant and long-running discussions regarding inclusions in nitinol
Failure points in the material are always present. Ok, no problem.
You're just jealous because no one wanted to invest in your full carbon tyres idea.
You always have to bring that up, don't you.
Can't you people just leave me alone.
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Just cherry picking some key properties of NiTinol which make it suitable for use in tyres:
Tyres that will fly apart in use, no issues there.
As they wear down, the dust is carcinogenic. No issues there.
Failure points in the material are always present. Ok, no problem.