Nitrogen Tire Inflation
#42
As a positive, air is very inexpensive and more readily available. If that's your case for nitrogen as well, then go for it. I'd use it myself if it were free. I really don't have anything against nitrogen, just don't like the somewhat misleading facts and overstatements I hear about it.
#43
I would not term it misleading. But I would term it over selling a small gain.
Nitrogen in tech terms is better but is it really a must have or that great of an advantage to have that it is worth the trouble of finding it and paying $28.
These are terms each driver needs to ask him or her self.
This is no different than oil and it just comes down to the end user.
What I am trying to say there is no wrong answer here and only the right one you make for yourself. So there is no need to argue the point here.
I myseld have better things to so with my money but if someone feels better using it so be it. Using it will not hurt anything and if it make one feel better then it is worth the $28 to them.
Nitrogen in tech terms is better but is it really a must have or that great of an advantage to have that it is worth the trouble of finding it and paying $28.
These are terms each driver needs to ask him or her self.
This is no different than oil and it just comes down to the end user.
What I am trying to say there is no wrong answer here and only the right one you make for yourself. So there is no need to argue the point here.
I myseld have better things to so with my money but if someone feels better using it so be it. Using it will not hurt anything and if it make one feel better then it is worth the $28 to them.
#44
However, it is worth the 30 bucks to me (since I put chrome caps on too to match the wheels better) to simply not have the hassle of messing with it as well as the hassle of my wife calling me due to freaking out over the warning light.
#45
If....you already have air WITH water in your tires, switching to nitrogen won't help much, unless the tire is broken down and dried.If you are starting with NEW tires then you can go straight to nitro.. its the water vapor at high temps that create the various air press changes ( IE running at 180 mph on 120 degree F track surfaces). Ever see ice pop out of the air valve while deflating? Thats the water freezing (venturi effect)
As a side note.. on aircraft the volitile part comes from a very cold tire turning to a very hot tire in a matter of seconds during/after landing.The inner tire lining has chemical vapors from manufacturing that can leech and when mixed with oxy AND heat,,yup, nasty explosion. Another note..FAA is not preventive, they are reactive, that is they correct something AFTER it happens, so this has happened, not a maybe could. Anyways..waste of time in a daily driver/pass/light truck/bicycle/motorcycle/wheelbarrow/beachball ...as for feeling slight handling improvements...you better sign on with Nascar, they need people like you!
As a side note.. on aircraft the volitile part comes from a very cold tire turning to a very hot tire in a matter of seconds during/after landing.The inner tire lining has chemical vapors from manufacturing that can leech and when mixed with oxy AND heat,,yup, nasty explosion. Another note..FAA is not preventive, they are reactive, that is they correct something AFTER it happens, so this has happened, not a maybe could. Anyways..waste of time in a daily driver/pass/light truck/bicycle/motorcycle/wheelbarrow/beachball ...as for feeling slight handling improvements...you better sign on with Nascar, they need people like you!
#48
I think what most are saying is......if you have normal driving it may not be woth the extra $$$$$, if you want to do it...thanks for supporting our economy. Do what you want! It is your money, spend it as you like, and smile....you'll make more...I hope. Peace Jer
#49
As a 20+ year veteran in aviation maintenance, nitrogen is all we use---and are allowed to use (per the FAA). The reason?? Aviation wheels are made of either aluminum or magnesium or a combination of both. Nitrogen does not have moisture in it and therefore is desireable for it's non-corrosive properties. It has also been proven to be slightly more stable than compressed air causing better air pressure stability in varying temperatures. Aircraft tires are subject to temps from ambient to well over 400 degrees and in long cruise flight, temps of -80F are common. As far as putting this in your car---it won't hurt a thing. It is one of the biggest tire marketing money making campaigns in years!!!! I get a chuckle everytime I hear a tire commercial advertising "nitrogen inflation" as if it's some huge advantage!! Spend your money on it if you wish........as said by many others, it's your money. Good ole compressed air is just fine for your ride. Hope this helps!!
#50
As a 20+ year veteran in aviation maintenance, nitrogen is all we use---and are allowed to use (per the FAA). The reason?? Aviation wheels are made of either aluminum or magnesium or a combination of both. Nitrogen does not have moisture in it and therefore is desireable for it's non-corrosive properties. It has also been proven to be slightly more stable than compressed air causing better air pressure stability in varying temperatures. Aircraft tires are subject to temps from ambient to well over 400 degrees and in long cruise flight, temps of -80F are common. As far as putting this in your car---it won't hurt a thing. It is one of the biggest tire marketing money making campaigns in years!!!! I get a chuckle everytime I hear a tire commercial advertising "nitrogen inflation" as if it's some huge advantage!! Spend your money on it if you wish........as said by many others, it's your money. Good ole compressed air is just fine for your ride. Hope this helps!!