Nitrogen in tires??

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Feb 15, 2010 | 08:44 PM

#21

flynbyu2

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From: Orangevale California

St. Jude Donor '10

I'm thinking about putting Helium in my tires instead. It should make my car lighter, right? And when I get bored, I can inhale my tires and get a munchkin voice!

Feb 16, 2010 | 01:39 AM

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ljthe2nd

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From: North Port Fl

My Dad bought a new Mercury a year ago. The dealer put it in his tires for free. He's 85 years old and doesn't get around to doing things as often as he used to. He tells me he hasn't yet had to put air in the tires. So in his case I think they are a good thing. If you had to pay to have it put in your tires I'd pass.

Feb 16, 2010 | 01:46 AM

#23

thebkguy

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From: Downey California

Not for everyday use.

Feb 16, 2010 | 02:54 AM

#24

Castrellon

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From: El Paso Texas

There's a rent-a-tire in my neighborhood that wants $5/tire for nitrogen. I think I'd be better off buying my own tank and putting it in my race tires. Wonder how it would help/hurt my ET's & 60'?

Feb 16, 2010 | 08:41 AM

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Nashville Natureboy

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I have trouble with my sensors each season change. Would nitrogen help with this problem? What are the negitives on using in normal driving conditions?

Feb 16, 2010 | 09:18 AM

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SeanMounce

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From: Whitby Ontario

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nashville Natureboy

I have trouble with my sensors each season change. Would nitrogen help with this problem? What are the negitives on using in normal driving conditions?

Like my previous post, it will alleiviate the changes in pressure due to changes in ambient temperature. There are no downsides to everyday driving... Like it has been stated already you are currently running 78% nitrogen already.

Feb 16, 2010 | 12:01 PM

#27

ztheusa

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From: Taildragers rule! USA1

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanMounce

Yeah, the main difference is the thermal expansion rates. Meaning less expansion when heated and contraction when cooled. Even more simplified, it means you keep a constant tire pressure accross the seasons despite outdoor temp changes.

BS. It is always easy to tell the people who were asleep in HS Physics.