I love the idea I really do but… The tires on some of those are so small. How is a vehicle going to handle the dangerous terrain of a warzone with those tires?
IMHO, these tires have advantages, since they will continue to function even when punctured. Bigger tires might not be so reliable.
I don’t think these images are real
small tires have pros and cons. while it is true, they have trouble to overcome big gaps or steep obstacles, you have more torque (the radius of the wheel acts like a lever; bigger wheels give the terrain more leverage against your propulsion) and there is more room for kicked up things to not get stuck in the wheel well. also, small wheels need less material and are lighter, so have lower cost and you can carry more spares and swap more easily.
is that predator ?
Yes, as indicated in the article.
