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Antt · Post by **Antt** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:17 pm

Someone asked me today, Do you think a spare tyre could be used as a emergency floatation device.

Here was the scenario- your swept of rocks by a king wave, there is nothing around that would seem to hepl so in desperation, someone throws you a spare tyre for your to try and hold onto until they can get down to you.

I think being the only thing available, well its better than nothing. They guy who asked me is actually going to try it some time and see what happens.

What do you guys think?

Millsy · Post by **Millsy** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:15 pm

There's no Air in the tire so why would it float?

The pressure is no different to the water.

Ludacris · Post by **Ludacris** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:16 pm

I think he means the spare tyre from your car....

Antt · Post by **Antt** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:45 pm

yeah i do- the spare tyre from your car, rim tyre inner tube the whole thing

Post by **yorky** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:57 pm

My guess is it will float purely because of the air in it.

BUT if you chucked a steely at someone, you better hope you don't score a direct hit on there noggin and knock them out

trent · Post by **trent** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:22 pm

Would probably have more chance floating if it was a alloy rim compared to a steel rim.

Personally, i wouldnt think it would float, the air in the tyre would provide some boyancy, but not enough to keep it afloat, considering the weight of the rim and the rubber in the tyre itself

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:33 pm

yeah i do- the spare tyre from your car, rim tyre inner tube the whole thing

Modern cars don't have inner tubes in the tyre that is unless your talking about a 'split-rim' from a Toyota Landcruiser Troopie.

Tom

Chicky · Post by **Chicky** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:38 pm

trent wrote:Would proberly have more chance floating if it was a alloy rim compared to a steel rim.

Personally, i wouldnt think it would float, the air in the tyre would provide some boyancy, but not enough to keep it afloat, considering the weight of the rim and the rubber in the tyre itself

When diving, I notice that the heavier the person, the more bouyant they are - so I think the weight issue of the tyre might be a good thing. I'd grab anything that was nearby if it were me (except a shark of course

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Donga · Post by **Donga** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:44 pm

let us know the results of this experiment when it happens. I have voted no as I believe it will be too heavy and will sink. I whish I had a spare tyre on me know so I could test it out in the pool.

trent · Post by **trent** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:46 pm

Id chuck one im my pool, but its too cold to get in and get it out if it does sink

jmmw · Post by **jmmw** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:00 pm

Chicky wrote:
When diving, I notice that the heavier the person, the more bouyant they are - so I think the weight issue of the tyre might be a good thing. I'd grab anything that was nearby if it were me (except a shark of course )

i would rather have the shark then the shark have me!

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