" From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> " " A: I have often wondered how tires filled with Helium might react? Tough to " keep it in there probably and the cold would make it worse. i don't think cold would make it any worse, but keeping pressure up could be a challenge. one of my local tire places is pushing nitrogen inflation - even offering free check-and-refill. they mention a study showing that n2 leaks 25% slower than plain air. i wonder how a really big gas molecule, like sf6 used in hi-v ckt breakers would do? ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought