Originally Posted by
artesc
Not a good idea. Pneumatic tires were one of the biggest advances that propelled cycling (and cars) forward when they were invented in the early 1900's. The lower weight, increased comfort, increased efficiency allowed people to ride further/faster/longer/better than ever before and no one has looked back since.
Just because something was a technological advance in the early 1900's doesn't mean that we can't do better. I think it might be worth trying these tire before you condemn them. My guess is that for particular uses, for instance city commutes, these may be a great option.