[urq] Nitrogen???

[Mike Veglia]

In a message dated 3/22/2006 daniel dornseif writes:
 The tires, as well as the oleo-type shocks on most jets are charged with nitrogen, which has favorable compressibility and flamability characteristics. The extremes in temperature between cold at high altitude, and the intense heat from maximum braking require a very stable gas charge. Same deal with race cars. It would be an interesting experiment to see if it changes the ride quality on an Urq.
 I can't say for my Ur-Q, but I bought tires for my '86 4kq from Costco over a year ago now and they were filled with nitrogen (Costco fills with nitrogen when you by tires from them). Ride quality feels like tires filled with something. ;) However, in over a year now these tires (Bridgestones) have not lost any pressure at all, which I find pretty amazing.
 
 


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