Good old question/debate again? Ranflat or normal tyres (say for 3 and 5 series)
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detach8
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Re: Good old question/debate again? Ranflat or normal tyres (say for 3 and 5 series)
i wouldn't bother with nitrogen... don't waste your time.
keeping your tyre properly inflated and checking it regularly is more important that putting nitrogen inside then only checking pressure once a year.
Oilman;1082446 said:
i wouldn't bother with nitrogen... don't waste your time.
keeping your tyre properly inflated and checking it regularly is more important that putting nitrogen inside then only checking pressure once a year.
christopher ngo
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Re: Good old question/debate again? Ranflat or normal tyres (say for 3 and 5 series)
Use liquid nitrogen , it will cool down the road whenever you drive.
Love the earth, saving gaia, drive M5!
Oilman;1082446 said:
Use liquid nitrogen , it will cool down the road whenever you drive.
Love the earth, saving gaia, drive M5!
ShaunJeremy
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Re: Good old question/debate again? Ranflat or normal tyres (say for 3 and 5 series)
Well not sure if this theory applies ...
Just keep pumping pure nitrogen in on a regular basis ... Slowly but surely, the small percentage of carbon dioxide from the leftover air will diffuse out of the rubbers within 1-2 weeks?
But it won't be pure nitrogen too ya as the leftover air will still contain the small percentage of misc gases.
Well not sure if this theory applies ...
Just keep pumping pure nitrogen in on a regular basis ... Slowly but surely, the small percentage of carbon dioxide from the leftover air will diffuse out of the rubbers within 1-2 weeks?
But it won't be pure nitrogen too ya as the leftover air will still contain the small percentage of misc gases.
SLKtigress
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Re: Good old question/debate again? Ranflat or normal tyres (say for 3 and 5 series)
hmm.. pumping pure N2 vs air will always be a topic of hot debate I suppose - in my own circle of friends, some swear by it, saying that the tire pressure remains more stable over time, plus better handling (psychological? lol) Yet there are those who insist that there's really no diff at all. Theoretically speaking, having N2 should result in less pressure changes even with temp changes... but honestly, I think that all these said improvements are marginal... unless i were driving a race car, i personally still prefer the conventional pump.
Bottom line... Still need to be vigilant in checking tire pressure regularly...but use whatever works for u i suppose...
hmm.. pumping pure N2 vs air will always be a topic of hot debate I suppose - in my own circle of friends, some swear by it, saying that the tire pressure remains more stable over time, plus better handling (psychological? lol) Yet there are those who insist that there's really no diff at all. Theoretically speaking, having N2 should result in less pressure changes even with temp changes... but honestly, I think that all these said improvements are marginal... unless i were driving a race car, i personally still prefer the conventional pump.
Bottom line... Still need to be vigilant in checking tire pressure regularly...but use whatever works for u i suppose...
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: Good old question/debate again? Ranflat or normal tyres (say for 3 and 5 series)
Laughing gas is a another happy alternative ........ aka Nitrous Oxide.
Laughing gas is a another happy alternative ........ aka Nitrous Oxide.
Meek
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Re: Good old question/debate again? Ranflat or normal tyres (say for 3 and 5 series)
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Re: Good old question/debate again? Ranflat or normal tyres (say for 3 and 5 series)
\\\\wld be great if care to share your experience when you have made the switch. Tks and cheers! QUOTE=detach8;1082418]My old Bridgestone RFTs tend to tramline quite a bit, same for Michelin RFTs (but michelins were 19"). But the Michelins were WAY comfortable.
Now on Pirelli P7 RFT, also decent but not as comfy as the Michelins and does tramline a little. Will definately go NON RF once these wear off.[/QUOTE]
\\\\wld be great if care to share your experience when you have made the switch. Tks and cheers! QUOTE=detach8;1082418]My old Bridgestone RFTs tend to tramline quite a bit, same for Michelin RFTs (but michelins were 19"). But the Michelins were WAY comfortable.
Now on Pirelli P7 RFT, also decent but not as comfy as the Michelins and does tramline a little. Will definately go NON RF once these wear off.[/QUOTE]
