Vehicles are filled with air to absorb the shocks generated as the vehicle moves on uneven roads, and make the ride comfortable.The shock absorbing capacity is present by the fundamental property of air i.e compressibility - air can be compressed to smaller volumes on application of pressure.
But liquid is not compressible and so if one uses it to fill the tyres, all the shocks generated on the tyres will be completely passed on the vehicle and its passengers will feel the discomfort.In addition liquid filled tyres increase the rolling resistance of vehicles because of the increase in weight. Hence a part of the engine's power and fuel is wasted in overcoming this resistance.
But liquid is not compressible and so if one uses it to fill the tyres, all the shocks generated on the tyres will be completely passed on the vehicle and its passengers will feel the discomfort.In addition liquid filled tyres increase the rolling resistance of vehicles because of the increase in weight. Hence a part of the engine's power and fuel is wasted in overcoming this resistance.
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