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Old 11-04-2014, 04:56 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by Tcoat View Post
And what about added weight?
If only looking at a small volume of liquid probably not a factor but anything in any quantity is adding some weight.
We had several military vehicles that had glycol filled tires to provide traction and balance and those puppies were heavy!

Plus, liquids like water aren't known for being especially compressible, so the ride would suffer since you no longer have the tire absorbing impact.

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Originally Posted by Scenic Driver View Post
That's important, winter tires don't work properly unless they are filled with winter air.

Crisp winter air makes for crisp handling. It's right in the name, so you know it's true.
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