Nitrogen in the tires...question...?
12-18-2009, 12:53 AM
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Nitrogen in the tires...question...? ok so, supposedly i have nitrogen in my tires, thats what the guy said, the car was delivered to me like this....
at this point one of my tires is low, so my question is whether or not it is ok to jus refill the tire like normal, with normal air, even though there is nitrogen in it.... will this cause a problem? should i bleed all the nitrogen out then put in air?
at this point one of my tires is low, so my question is whether or not it is ok to jus refill the tire like normal, with normal air, even though there is nitrogen in it.... will this cause a problem? should i bleed all the nitrogen out then put in air?
12-18-2009, 01:09 AM
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Search is an amazing tool: https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...es-ya-nay.html
Spend a few reading this and make your own decision. Sounds to me like a hassle, I'd just refill it with air personally.
Spend a few reading this and make your own decision. Sounds to me like a hassle, I'd just refill it with air personally.
12-18-2009, 07:42 AM
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Not only do you need to bleed out the nitrogen first, you should fully change the air in all four tires atleast once every 3 months. Have you ever smelled that stale rubber smell when airing down at the track? If so, your tire air needs to be changed. Here's a great product...
Seasonal Tire Air--KaleCo Auto
You're fine filling with just air. Nitrogen is the Slick 50 of the tire world.
Seasonal Tire Air--KaleCo Auto
You're fine filling with just air. Nitrogen is the Slick 50 of the tire world.
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12-18-2009, 10:31 AM
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Not only do you need to bleed out the nitrogen first, you should fully change the air in all four tires atleast once every 3 months. Have you ever smelled that stale rubber smell when airing down at the track? If so, your tire air needs to be changed. Here's a great product...
Seasonal Tire Air--KaleCo Auto
You're fine filling with just air. Nitrogen is the Slick 50 of the tire world.
Seasonal Tire Air--KaleCo Auto
You're fine filling with just air. Nitrogen is the Slick 50 of the tire world.
Originally Posted by Kalecoauto.com
Everyone knows that temperature can have a great impact in your tire pressure. This is why you absolutely should use the correct air for your tires! For example, your car should usually have the tires set to 32psi. If you are using summer air in the summer, this is fine. However! If you use this summer air in the dead of winter, your may actually only be running at about 22psi! Each can will do one average sized tire. Sold in sets of 1 each.
Remove all the air and replace every season?
It's called temperature flucuation, add or remove air as necessary. The end. Don't spend $29.95 for a can of air. 
12-18-2009, 12:47 PM
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^ You've never rotated your summer air and winter air every season?? OHHHH man, its great. 
I personally think that Nitrogen is a rip off. Ive never bought any but have heard how much it cost. People have been using normal air in their tires for a LONG time. A tire gauge is a great tool. Now I will say that nitrogen in some rear drag tires would be great so they wouldnt fluxiate(sp) so much when you do a burn out.
I personally think that Nitrogen is a rip off. Ive never bought any but have heard how much it cost. People have been using normal air in their tires for a LONG time. A tire gauge is a great tool. Now I will say that nitrogen in some rear drag tires would be great so they wouldnt fluxiate(sp) so much when you do a burn out.
12-18-2009, 02:40 PM
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Wait... you guys don't shop at KacleCo Auto? Where else do you get your muffler bearings and blinker fluid?
Yes, my post was a joke. I'm sory if i mislead anyone. The world is in serious need of a sarcasm font... The OP got 3 great responses in under 15 minutes.
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12-18-2009, 02:49 PM
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Wait... you guys don't shop at KacleCo Auto? Where else do you get your muffler bearings and blinker fluid?
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12-18-2009, 05:09 PM
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Wait... you guys don't shop at KacleCo Auto? Where else do you get your muffler bearings and blinker fluid?
Yes, my post was a joke. I'm sory if i mislead anyone. The world is in serious need of a sarcasm font... The OP got 3 great responses in under 15 minutes.
Yes, my post was a joke. I'm sory if i mislead anyone. The world is in serious need of a sarcasm font... The OP got 3 great responses in under 15 minutes.
Joke is on me this time.
12-21-2009, 01:07 PM
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this may be strange but i left my nitrogen tires over winter and they basically went flat, i'm not sure if it's due to expansion contraction over winter or what... food for thought
lack of water you'd think would make them not rot as fast
lack of water you'd think would make them not rot as fast
12-21-2009, 05:14 PM
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The "sales" pitch is that pressure of N2 dos'nt fluctuate with temperature as much as an air filled tire due to no moisture.
If you are running NASCAR & bump drating at 200 mph or F1 running fast thru the bus stop up on the curb...You really don't need it.
If you are running NASCAR & bump drating at 200 mph or F1 running fast thru the bus stop up on the curb...You really don't need it.
