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#65 of 130 Chat night by pf_flyer HOST Oct 10, 2006 (7:56 am)
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#67 of 130 Re: tires? [kw_da] by sschriber Oct 19, 2006 (10:18 am)
Replying to: kw_da (Oct 05, 2006 8:33 am) Since air is almost 80% nitrogen anyway, I'm not sure what that extra 20% buys you.... Replies to this message: kw_da (Oct 19, 2006 7:55 pm)
#68 of 130 The theory by pf_flyer HOST Oct 19, 2006 (4:06 pm)
The theory is that the oxygen content in the air combined with the heat generated by driving, over time causes an increased level of oxidation to the rubber inside the tire.   Could be. My guess is that the tread is going to wear down to the point that the tires need to be changed long before the tire becomes useless from rotting away from the inside.
#69 of 130 Re: tires? [sschriber] by kw_da Oct 19, 2006 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: sschriber (Oct 19, 2006 10:18 am) I agree that 20% more N2 shouldn't make much of a difference (see my post). But my experience is that it keeps tire pressure better.   I did some research on the web. See link I think that the main effect might be the lower moisture content in the gas. If you use normal air, it contains moisture and this moisture can change the pressure as it heats and cools. I believe the nitrogen is low moisture content.   Regards,   David
#70 of 130 Racing tires by pf_flyer HOST Oct 20, 2006 (3:19 am)
I've heard the same about moisture and more consistent tire pressure withregad to racing tires. Of course, their tires are dealing with a different set of problems than street tires!
#71 of 130 Max tire size by carlito101 Oct 24, 2006 (3:52 pm)
Hi, i was just wondering if anyone knows what the max tire size would be for a 2002 mazda Protege 5 ? My bro just got one and wanted to upsize the tire cause of the cost on the low profile. i was thinking a 205/55R16 would fit but i need to know if it would fit or not. PLSSSSS help i could not find info anywhere else Replies to this message: fiveandfive (Oct 25, 2006 1:51 pm)
#72 of 130 Re: Max tire size [carlito101] by fiveandfive Oct 25, 2006 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: carlito101 (Oct 24, 2006 3:52 pm) You might want to check on the Protege5 forum, but since I have both a Mazda5 and a Pro5 I'll tell you I have Kumho Ecsta Supra's on the Pro5, they are 205-50-R15's. No clearance issues,much better wet traction than the Dunlops at 25K, but they wander over road imperfections.
#73 of 130 I meant 205-55-R16. by fiveandfive Oct 25, 2006 (1:52 pm)
I meant 205-55-R16.
#74 of 130 A better wet tire? Any thoughts welcome by dcdingo Dec 16, 2006 (9:52 am)
My wife, who mainly drives our 5, is complaining about front wheel slippage in wet conditions and is already fretting about snow. I thought I'd get a set of 16" wheels and different tires, as others have done for winter. But here's my worry, will a winter-pattern tire be even worse in the wet? Grateful for any suggestions. We live in Washington D.C., so we don't need an aggressive snow tire.

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