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Originally Posted by ConnClark
Actually helium being a monatomic gas will increase the bounciness of a tire. Also the lower mass of helium will allow the tire tread to deflect and rebound quicker as it will have less inertia. These two effects will reduce the rolling resistance slightly.
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That's a really interesting claim. It doesn't sound right, but I am willing to be convinced. Do you have a citation to help fill in the gaps?
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4
If the inflation media has no effect on the tire then why did Lexus argon fill tires from the factory, claiming the argon offered a quieter ride?
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I did a quick google search and came up empty. Do you have a citation as well?