Mondo Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Actually saw this in another forum and made me laugh.... thought it would make a good topic for April Fools Day but couldn't wait. Have you heard anything similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 and muffler bearings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeper Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Actually I think your supposed to rotate the air. It's a bit more expensive but worth it in the long run!:banghead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W. Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 It's better to alternate between air and nitrogen. Change monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I used to work with a guy that thought the same thing. He felt the air got stale and ruined the rubber we just shake our heads in wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I worked with a guy who changed all the light bulbs and fuses in his Toyota pickup every year. It wouldn't surprise me if he changed the air in his tires as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 It may sound like overkill, but I’ve been using 100% organic air from the Sahara desert for the last couple of years. Not only is it much drier than the air here in the PNW but it has natural damping qualities that enable the tires to run at lower pressure. It's a little pricey due to the shipping charges, but the handling improvement is noticeable. My tires are also lasting longer, so I'm saving some money there. I’m happy to contact the importer and arrange a group buy if there is sufficient interest. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboeric Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Would it be metric air, or SAE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanG Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 What about the problem of finding vintage air for concours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 If it catches on , the dealers will have a special on a "Tire Air Flush and Refill" $39.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim F. Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Sounds like a real plan! I'd like to investigate the possibility of an air tank exchange program similar to propane tank exchanges currently available at supermarkets, and a mobile air exchange service....we come to you at your convenience. Maybe we could start a franchise business. Look at all the tires out there that have never had their air replaced....way overdue for this type of service! Advice, suggestions, inputs? We should jump all over this before before someone else snags the concept and locks up the patents!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readysetgo Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Ha... We used to send the student employees to the far end of the shop to ask the techs for a "Large Can of A-I-R". and when I worked in resturants, the new guy would spent hours looking for the "bacon stretcher"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Kale co. already offers a seasonal air system for tires. A very good idea and reasonably priced!:hurray: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Aboard ship when I was an electricians mate in the Navy we used to send newbies to stores for a can of vacuum and a bottle of IR drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Kale co. already offers a seasonal air system for tires. A very good idea and reasonably priced!:hurray: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=45 heh, Kale is a long time member at corvetteforum. his site cracks me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevnn Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I find hydrogen works really well. The reduced unsprung weight shaves at least a second off my quarter mile times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruadhd2 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya Ebrahimi Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Dealers already ask if you have "winter air" or "summer air" in your tires. This is stealership speak for adding a few pounds of air to the tires in the winter to account for the colder temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I have solved this problem by filling my tires with water. Once I finally get rolling its pretty smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya Ebrahimi Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I have solved this problem by filling my tires with water. Once I finally get rolling its pretty smooth. Makes stopping a bitch though. And can you imagine the tidal effects that could have on your suspension components!?! It could wear out the suspension without ever driving the car!! :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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