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Old 4th February 2016 | 18:22
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evansb
 
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From: Timbukthree
Indeed. I recall refilling a tyre at an OAT of -32C with shop compressed air. The tyre valve promptly froze with ice in the open position, releasing a large quantity of air, resulting in an even more under-inflated tyre.. Nitrogen has benefits for cold weather ops.
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