Nitrogen
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Um you have Nitrogen in your tires. Air is 97% Nitrogen.
If you mean 100% Nitrogen, not really nesscarly for street tires. SOme race cars Nitrogen so there is less air pressure change when the tires hear up.
If you mean 100% Nitrogen, not really nesscarly for street tires. SOme race cars Nitrogen so there is less air pressure change when the tires hear up.
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No, haven't heard of any place around here that you can get 100% nitrogen and it would be too much hassle anyway.
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From: TX
Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Um you have Nitrogen in your tires. Air is 97% Nitrogen.
If you mean 100% Nitrogen, not really nesscarly for street tires. SOme race cars Nitrogen so there is less air pressure change when the tires hear up.
If you mean 100% Nitrogen, not really nesscarly for street tires. SOme race cars Nitrogen so there is less air pressure change when the tires hear up.
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From: Norfolk VA
it's only worth it if you are racing professionally or for tires on aircraft. Under extreme conditions it's good.
The only benefit for a street car is that if you keep your wallet in you back pocket it'll will be thinner, and probably more comfortable.
The only benefit for a street car is that if you keep your wallet in you back pocket it'll will be thinner, and probably more comfortable.
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From: El Cajon (San Diego) California
I discussed this with a person very high up in the Goodyear organization. It does, as others have stated, reduce the change in air pressure. He also said that because the molecules are larger there is less leakage and less corrosion of the steel belts. In other words it is beneficial but may not be worth the trouble.
and my so far so good accurate tire gage.