Short history of self-mobility and tire developments

[Christophe]

Yep, but that doesn't mean you have to replace the rim every time.

Michelin means that if you want to ride Tweel, you have to change the rim (but only once).

[Gaston]

Yep, but that doesn't mean you have to replace the rim every time.

Correct, Michelin even indicates that only the tread needs to be replaced.
The "spokes" are not replaced either.
Suddenly, the "spokes" and the "rim" are integral (and if it is, not intended to be separated outside the factory).

Michelin means that if you want to ride Tweel, you have to change the rim (but only once).

Certainly, but a priori, no sale of a rim "only" then a "tire" Tweel.
We buy (would) "a Tweel" ... then treads.

[Macro]

It seems to me that the very old tires (40 years or more) were made with a much more durable rubber (therefore less commercially interesting because they wear less quickly!).

I have just recovered an old trailer made with an axle of a very old car which still had its original tires.

The trailer was stored in the open air with simple sheets placed on it to protect it from the rain and the tires were always inflated!

I had the same on the caravan which served as the basis for my trailer ... Under the effect of the re-loading they fell apart very very quickly .. Mistrust behind a fast vehicle ...

[Christophe]

We buy (would) "a Tweel" ... then treads.

Here we agree!

Anyone know how the tape is joined? Welding? Collage? Other?

Same question on the method for removal after wear ...

[Christophe]

Another article on standard tire marking (read and understand)