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Nitrogen in tires
Just wanted to let everybody know thatI let my dealer talk me into replacing the normal air inside my tires with Nitrogen the other day. He said its suppose to increase gasmileage, prolong wearon your tires and improve the ride. I have 20"wheels with 285/55/20 Cooperoffroad tiresand to tell you the truth...my07 Tahoe rode like a dumptruck until I did this. TheNitrogen really does work. Before whenit was cold I could tell the tires were cold and sort of felt like they had a flat spot until they warmed up...then the ride got a little smoother. Now it rides good all the time. For all you guys out there that have the 22's and 24's you might want to give this a try...I was shocked at the difference in the ride. The dealership charged me 10.00 a tireand said ifI had any problems withtire pressure or anythingthey would fix it. Let me know if any of you try this andwhat kind of results you get.
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RE: Nitrogen in tires
When I first read this post I started to laugh and thought boy they saw him coming, surprised they didn't talk him into putting some fancy bottled water in with the anti-freeze, however after doing some reading apparently there is some truth to the statement…
http://www.getnitrogen.org/index.php
http://www.sptimes.com/2005/09/28/Tampabay/Nitrogen_in_your_tire.shtml
http://www.n2generator.com/id66.html
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/070216.html
Looks as if Costco is a big seller of Nitrogen in tires
http://www.getnitrogen.org/index.php
http://www.sptimes.com/2005/09/28/Tampabay/Nitrogen_in_your_tire.shtml
http://www.n2generator.com/id66.html
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/070216.html
Looks as if Costco is a big seller of Nitrogen in tires
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RE: Nitrogen in tires
I have nitrogen in my suburbans tires. Pressures have stayed constant over the past year. They read constant regardles of being cold or hot.
I say well worth it.
BTW costco does not charge for nitrogen, it is included in their installation. Stop by and they will check/top off as needed for NC.
I say well worth it.
BTW costco does not charge for nitrogen, it is included in their installation. Stop by and they will check/top off as needed for NC.
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RE: Nitrogen in tires
Hey Guys,
I am a supporter of the Nitrogen in the tires just put my 20" Centerlines on and went back to my local tire shop and had them check the pressure. Good to go! Think about the racing world because this is where this started, Nitrogen will not expand, heat up so it stays constent more accurate. I say Just Do It!!!
I am a supporter of the Nitrogen in the tires just put my 20" Centerlines on and went back to my local tire shop and had them check the pressure. Good to go! Think about the racing world because this is where this started, Nitrogen will not expand, heat up so it stays constent more accurate. I say Just Do It!!!
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If you consistently keep your tires properly inflated with air, what is gained by filling them with nitrogen? A smoother ride? Better mpg?
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I think that was part of the move to nitrogen is that you can be a little more lacksidasical with keeping up proper tire inflation, that and from what I read it also controls tire temperature and helps prevent the rubber and rim from deteriorating from moisture in normal compressed air, the airline industry uses it to also prevent fires when the tire burst for the above reasons NASCAR uses it. The nutshell I get on it is if you can get it cheaply installed then do it, otherwise just maintain your tires pressure and you’ll be just fine. Consumer reports kinda poo pooed it as benefical to the average joe...
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Better air pressure retention -- Nitrogen doesn't seep out through the tire walls like Oxygen can, so tires remain fully inflated longer.
Enhanced fuel economy -- Nitrogen dissipates heat faster than air, and heat causes rolling resistance. "Maintaining tire pressure can supposedly boost fuel economy by as much as 6 percent."
Longer tread life -- Filling your tires with pure Nitrogen makes tires run cooler, which will reduce tire failure. It also prevents oxidation, which can cause tread separation and belt failure. Since Nitrogen doesn't carry moisture, it won't cause rust on the inside of rims and valve stems.
Slow chemical aging -- "Filling a tire with Nitrogen also significantly slows the chemical aging process of the tire's rubber components."
Better air pressure retention -- Nitrogen doesn't seep out through the tire walls like Oxygen can, so tires remain fully inflated longer.
Enhanced fuel economy -- Nitrogen dissipates heat faster than air, and heat causes rolling resistance. "Maintaining tire pressure can supposedly boost fuel economy by as much as 6 percent."
Longer tread life -- Filling your tires with pure Nitrogen makes tires run cooler, which will reduce tire failure. It also prevents oxidation, which can cause tread separation and belt failure. Since Nitrogen doesn't carry moisture, it won't cause rust on the inside of rims and valve stems.
Slow chemical aging -- "Filling a tire with Nitrogen also significantly slows the chemical aging process of the tire's rubber components."
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Looks as if Costco is a big seller of Nitrogen in tires
Looks as if Costco is a big seller of Nitrogen in tires