Nitrogen in tires?

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Nitrogen in tires?

Postby Apex » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:22 pm

I've done some basic research online.
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Re: Nitrogen in tires?

Postby Craig. » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:41 pm

It wont make much differance to the handling. The main thing is that its more stable than standard air. So the presure is less prone to changing with temperature. Or so is my understanding. Is it worth it, I can really imagine that it is unless you use your car for racing to be honest. I do a fair few long journeys at high speed and have never had any problems with the standard air.
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Re: Nitrogen in tires?

Postby The Ruptured Duck » Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:10 pm

Not worth it.

Once when I was working at the airport a Cessna 441 Conquest pilot told me to fill the tires with air because he didn't want to wait for a N2 service.
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Re: Nitrogen in tires?

Postby MWISimmer » Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:34 am

...I do a fair few long journeys at high speed and have never had any problems with the standard air....


Me too (eh Craig  ;) ), although I find that a 2-3Lb/in2 increase above "standard" pressure helps more on a long high speed (70mph+) journey.
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Re: Nitrogen in tires?

Postby DaveSims » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:49 am

A total waste of money IMO.
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Re: Nitrogen in tires?

Postby Apex » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:33 pm

Thanks for all that, I'll skip the nitro and just stick to good ol' air.
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