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Old 14th December 2010 | 00:41
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goldfish85
 
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Engineer 07: The nitrogen molecule is bigger than oxygen and hence the tyre will hold it's pressure better/longer thus reducing maintenance

I think you'll find that oxygen molecules are slightly larger.
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