Extreme cold tire pressures.
Took a trip in September and checked tire pressures before during and after trip and all pressures were correct. Didn't have to add air since last trip in fall of 2012. Checked pressures today and a...
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sailor_lou wrote:Effy wrote:
I was told Nitrogen eliminates this. Apparently it's also more dense than air so there is no loss. Anyone know for sure?
The ideal gas laws apply to nitrogen as well as to air, which BTW is composed of 80% nitrogen, so even nitrogen filled tires will be impacted by temperature. Also, FWIW nitrogen is actually slightly less dense than air (1.25 kg/m3 vs 1.29 kg/m3 at Standard Temp & Press).
Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy
Thanks. I failed chemistry. :)
