Tyre Pressure Tyre inflation.

Charles_Harding · 31st July 2007, 11:38

On Sunday Top Gear had a race to the North Pole.

One of the vehicles needed to have its tyres inflated and they seemed to put gas lighter fuel into the tyre and then set light to it!

......but it seemed to work.

......seems easier than that stuff to inflate the tyre given out by Honda!

......will someone try it out and please let me know how they got on!

"Never lend your car to anyone your wife has given birth to!"

Charles H.

FWH · 31st July 2007, 12:01

..but don´t try this at a petrol station where you normally top up the air!

cylon2007 · 31st July 2007, 14:39

They used the lighter fuel to re-seat the tyre after it had come off the rim not to inflate it as such, they had a compressor on the back of the truck to do that.

Charles_Harding · 31st July 2007, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by cylon2007

They used the lighter fuel to re-seat the tyre after it had come off the rim not to inflate it as such, they had a compressor on the back of the truck to do that.

Didn't see them do that!

Nipping out to get a box matches!

"An attic is a place to store all the rubbish you would have thrown away if you didn't have one!"

Charles H.

terry · 31st July 2007, 18:17

I didn't see that programme, but in a previous one a few years ago the same technique was shown.
On the snow/ice the tyre running pressure is so low the tyre is easily unseated from the rim. That technique saves having to remove the wheel to get the tyre back on the rim.

Terry

slowhand · 31st July 2007, 19:30

Works fine on big baloon tyres as the side walls flex a lot, I doubt it would do anything but set fire to your tyre on an ordinary car.
But good luck if you want to try, please post the results I could do with a laugh.

WavyD · 31st July 2007, 21:02

The problem Charles, is that in these countries they only use 3psi in the Tyres. That leaves another 30psi for the foot pump! It is however a very dramatic way of seating the bead!

Anyone for a glass of Pinot Grigio ?
I already have the Merlot open!

czechplastik · 31st July 2007, 21:45

I'd like to see someone try it with their Civic...

dondon · 1st August 2007, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by cylon2007

They used the lighter fuel to re-seat the tyre after it had come off the rim not to inflate it as such, they had a compressor on the back of the truck to do that.

I don't know if it was because the Hilux was intended for artic conditions where this problem happens a lot, or so that it could be sold in the USA to save people "lots of effort"; the tyre inflation was actually done from a special outlet built into the engine!

WavyD · 1st August 2007, 19:24

Did you notice how the wheel actually had two valve stems poking out! I wonder what that was all about then!

TTDegs · 2nd August 2007, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by WavyD

Did you notice how the wheel actually had two valve stems poking out! I wonder what that was all about then!

Maybe incase one is buried under 9 inches of mud? (or snow)

pikkumies · 2nd August 2007, 11:25

Maybe a bit off topic but today i noticed my back tire was almost flat, checked the bar's and it was 0,7

. I kept wondering how the fuel economy was a bit off during a 500km drive. Unfortunately i only noticed it back home, need to keep checking that the tyre wasnt damaged though..

Charles_Harding · 2nd August 2007, 11:25

[quote=WavyD;93101]The problem Charles, is that in these countries they only use 3psi in the Tyres. That leaves another 30psi for the foot pump! It is however a very dramatic way of seating the bead!

Anyone for a glass of Pinot Grigio ?
I already have the Merlot open![/quote]

Sorry for the delay in replying to your post, but I've just noticed the offer of a glass of,

Will be round in a tick.

I'll bring the lighter fuel, then we can work on your motor together.

......saves getting Millie scared by the noise!

"When painting a ceiling,
A good rule of thumb is
You should get as much paint on the ceiling
As gets into your hair!"

Charles H.

l-noel · 2nd August 2007, 13:56

Don't move too fast... I put a bottle of St Joseph (Syrah) and one of Cornas in my car and I'm on my way to join you !

By the way is there any amateur of white whine ? I can bring with a Bottle of Condrieu and another one of Hermitage !!!

... Heu, sorry but Mme NOEL don't agree... No darling you don't need the cellar key's ... what you will the Civic key's too...

Charles_Harding · 2nd August 2007, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by l-noel

Don't move too fast... I put a bottle of St Joseph (Syrah) and one of Cornas in my car and I'm on my way to join you !

By the way is there any amateur of white whine ? I can bring with a Bottle of Condrieu and another one of Hermitage !!!

... Heu, sorry but Mme NOEL don't agree... No darling you don't need the cellar key's ... what you will the Civic key's too...

I take it that you'll be coming into Ramsgate again this time.

Give us the ETA & Millie and I will be waiting.

If Mme Noel will not let you have the keys, I've a spare set from Millie that you can borrow!

"I don't believe it!
Just found out
That both my mistresses
Are cheating on me!"

Charles H.

WavyD · 2nd August 2007, 17:45

[quote=Charles_Harding;93442]

Quote:

Originally Posted by WavyD

The problem Charles, is that in these countries they only use 3psi in the Tyres. That leaves another 30psi for the foot pump! It is however a very dramatic way of seating the bead!

Anyone for a glass of Pinot Grigio ?
I already have the Merlot open![/quote]

Sorry for the delay in replying to your post, but I've just noticed the offer of a glass of,

Will be round in a tick.

I'll bring the lighter fuel, then we can work on your motor together.

......saves getting Millie scared by the noise!

"When painting a ceiling,
A good rule of thumb is
You should get as much paint on the ceiling
As gets into your hair!"

Charles H.

Too late sorry Charles, I've Just got back out of Hospital!
The Lighter fuel blew up, broke my glass and knocked over the Wine bottle!

I nearly had a heart attack! LOL

31st July 2007, 11:38	#1 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	Tyre inflation. On Sunday Top Gear had a race to the North Pole. One of the vehicles needed to have its tyres inflated and they seemed to put gas lighter fuel into the tyre and then set light to it! ......but it seemed to work. ......seems easier than that stuff to inflate the tyre given out by Honda! ......will someone try it out and please let me know how they got on! *"Never lend your car to anyone your wife has given birth to!"* Charles H.

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WavyD Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th May 2007 Location: Between the Light of Day and the Shadows of Darkness! Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The problem Charles, is that in these countries they only use 3psi in the Tyres. That leaves another 30psi for the foot pump! It is however a very dramatic way of seating the bead! Anyone for a glass of Pinot Grigio ? I already have the Merlot open! Last edited by WavyD; 31st July 2007 at 21:05.

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31st July 2007, 12:01	#2 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,462 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	..but don´t try this at a petrol station where you normally top up the air!

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cylon2007 Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th April 2007 Location: South Manchester/North Cheshire Posts: 572 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	They used the lighter fuel to re-seat the tyre after it had come off the rim not to inflate it as such, they had a compressor on the back of the truck to do that.

31st July 2007, 18:17	#5 (permalink)
terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 358 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I didn't see that programme, but in a previous one a few years ago the same technique was shown. On the snow/ice the tyre running pressure is so low the tyre is easily unseated from the rim. That technique saves having to remove the wheel to get the tyre back on the rim. Terry

31st July 2007, 19:30	#6 (permalink)
slowhand Wheelnut Join Date: 13th May 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Works fine on big baloon tyres as the side walls flex a lot, I doubt it would do anything but set fire to your tyre on an ordinary car. But good luck if you want to try, please post the results I could do with a laugh.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'd like to see someone try it with their Civic...

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WavyD Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th May 2007 Location: Between the Light of Day and the Shadows of Darkness! Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Did you notice how the wheel actually had two valve stems poking out! I wonder what that was all about then!

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pikkumies Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th May 2006 Location: Jyväskylä, Finland Posts: 282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Maybe a bit off topic but today i noticed my back tire was almost flat, checked the bar's and it was 0,7 . I kept wondering how the fuel economy was a bit off during a 500km drive. Unfortunately i only noticed it back home, need to keep checking that the tyre wasnt damaged though..

2nd August 2007, 11:25	#13 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	[quote=WavyD;93101]The problem Charles, is that in these countries they only use 3psi in the Tyres. That leaves another 30psi for the foot pump! It is however a very dramatic way of seating the bead! Anyone for a glass of Pinot Grigio ? I already have the Merlot open![/quote] Sorry for the delay in replying to your post, but I've just noticed the offer of a glass of, Will be round in a tick. I'll bring the lighter fuel, then we can work on your motor together. ......saves getting Millie scared by the noise! *"When painting a ceiling,* *A good rule of thumb is* *You should get as much paint on the ceiling* *As gets into your hair!"* Charles H.

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,328 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't move too fast... I put a bottle of St Joseph (Syrah) and one of Cornas in my car and I'm on my way to join you ! By the way is there any amateur of white whine ? I can bring with a Bottle of Condrieu and another one of Hermitage !!! ... Heu, sorry but Mme NOEL don't agree... No darling you don't need the cellar key's ... what you will the Civic key's too...