What else can you put in tyres

[obi_waynne]

We had a thread on Nitrogen, but I was wondering what other exotic gasses and the like could you put into a tyre?

What about liquid? Would this keep them cool or would the weight cause more problem that it's worth?

 

[old-git]

After much experimentation I have discovered that a gas mix of approx 80% nitrogen 20% oxygen works very well and is cheap to aquire. Using this gas means that you have only around 10% less nitrogen than if your tyres were filled with nitrogen by the likes of KwikFit.

Also, as the oxygen in the gas I use (let's call it 'air') leaks out slightly quicker than the nitrogen, after a few top ups the level of nitrogen in my tyres will approach what KwikFit can manage anyway

Liquids are non compressable so the tyres would be solid apart from any deformation of the rubber. It would be worse than solid rubber tyres

 

[obi_waynne]

This air stuff you speak of sounds amazing. Where can I buy some?

 

[HDi fun]

You can buy air at Esso, Shell, BP Texaco. More correctly - you can rent the use of the compressor and gauge for about 50p.

 

[obi_waynne]

Wow just 50p for air, I'm surprised that more performance car enthusiasts haven't caught on to this yet.

I'm off to fill my tyres with this magical air stuff! I might even see if I can find other uses for it. I Don't suppose I could mix it with fuel and get the engine to burn it as well?