Should I inflate my car tyres with hydrogen?
Sir Terrance DeCat. asked:
I want to increase the performance of my car by reducing it’s weight.
I want to increase the performance of my car by reducing it’s weight.
To this end, I propose inflating the tyres with hydrogen and maybe filling the boot with some balloons filled with hydrogen.
Is this to be recommended?
I would also like to reduce drag by removing my dress.
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:45 am
should go like a bomb…ok ok l know
April 21st, 2008 at 8:32 am
You haven’t put much thought into this, have you?
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Only if you have or intend to have a banger.
April 24th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Dangerous and won’t work
April 25th, 2008 at 10:23 am
I would say Nay.
First off, Hydrogen is explosive
secondly, removal of extra metal is much safer, IF you are not accident prone.
To get better performance from your tires, inflate with nitrogen.
Although, the jury is still out as to any long term benefits.
April 27th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Helium would be better – it isn’t flammable. Look what happened to the Hindenburg and R101.
April 28th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Keep taking the tablets.
May 1st, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Science lessons wasted again.
May 4th, 2008 at 9:34 am
No but use Nitrogen …………
Extended Tire Life
With tires maintaining better pressure, tire life can be significantly extended.
Oxidation is Eliminated
With Nitrogen, there is no more oxidation of inner liners, belt packages, valve stem hardware or air pressure monitoring devices.
Improved Retreadability
Nitrogen doesn’t cause tire rubber to break down as quickly as regular air and with the elimination of oxidation, Nitrogen filled truck tires have often had 4 or more retread lives.
Stronger casings = more retreads.
No More Rim Rust
Nitrogen is completely dry. Condensation is eliminated.
On the Road Reliability
Decreased tire failures reduce costly down time.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Nice way to go upwards! And sideways, and all over.
Oh! Please the dress ON.