Nitrogen filled tires
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Nitrogen filled tires
I have seen this offered at Dunlop tire store,nitrogen instead of pump air.has anyone done this?Any mileage,tire wear benefits noticed?
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The reason people put nitrogen into tires, especially race teams is due to the expansion rate due to temperature of nitrogen vs. air. Nitrogen is dried so it contains very little water which is what causes the air to expand contract with temperature.
Not worth the issue and hassles unless you are concerned about the exact tire pressure.
In racing a 1 psi change makes a big difference when handling at 100+ mph is concerned.
Check your tire pressure weekly (or monthly) and you should be fine.
Not worth the issue and hassles unless you are concerned about the exact tire pressure.
In racing a 1 psi change makes a big difference when handling at 100+ mph is concerned.
Check your tire pressure weekly (or monthly) and you should be fine.
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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
The reason people put nitrogen into tires, especially race teams is due to the expansion rate due to temperature of nitrogen vs. air. Nitrogen is dried so it contains very little water which is what causes the air to expand contract with temperature.
Not worth the issue and hassles unless you are concerned about the exact tire pressure.
In racing a 1 psi change makes a big difference when handling at 100+ mph is concerned.
Check your tire pressure weekly (or monthly) and you should be fine.
Not worth the issue and hassles unless you are concerned about the exact tire pressure.
In racing a 1 psi change makes a big difference when handling at 100+ mph is concerned.
Check your tire pressure weekly (or monthly) and you should be fine.
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when purchasing my tires i was told all the same things and it also helps out if u have chrome rims. because the moisture could eat away at the chrome after a while. i think the guy might have been bs'n me to get more of my money.
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Originally Posted by ZEEMAN
when purchasing my tires i was told all the same things and it also helps out if u have chrome rims. because the moisture could eat away at the chrome after a while. i think the guy might have been bs'n me to get more of my money.
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Originally Posted by BTLFEDSS
Suppose to help stop oxidizing on aluminum wheels where the bead seal ,my skinnies are nitrogen filled
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It keeps stagger exact when racing ovals, and doesn't swell as much like guy mentioned before, we use to use when racing karts but their is no need for it in a street tire.
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Well, to maximize your 'air', make sure the compressor you are using has a good dryer system on it. That way you are introducing a lot less moisture to your tire. Try and avoid the gas station air stations as they don't have any dryers on them. To test this, spray a little air over your hand and see how many droplets of water form on your skin.
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Well not sure on the oxidizing thing thats just what the guy told me,it was free nitrogen fill and mounting&balancing because when i ordered 165r15 they were suppose to be there the next day and it took a week1/2 to get them.The guy said he'd give me these free for not being after driving to get the tires and callin for about a week
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