Nitrogen in Tyres? Do you use it?

[TheJunglist]

i asked about nitro at bob janes and beaurepaires and both people i talked to basically said not to bother. i was curious as weel but didnt end up getting it due to this fact.

[shakespeare]

Moved to Handling/Wheels/Tyres forum, you can add "Thanks" here

[tricache]

just so I can test the THANK button with the new setup

[TheJunglist]

just so I can test the THANK button with the new setup

only if u thanks me back for thanking u hehehe

[Wardski]

This is a very interesting discussion, I haven't used it and until Wardski's post had not even considered there were genuine benefits. However considering the lack of nitrogen filling stations, do N2 filled tyres lose pressure like regular air filled tyres? ie I have to put air in (not much 1-2psi) about every 1-2 months in some of my tyres?

I understand that as the N2 particles are bigger than o2, theres less loss. BJ's told me a check every 6-8 months is required, and topping up is free

[TheJunglist]

i was told u could not check the pressure yourself and obviously if it happens to b low u cant top up yourself. but i spose whenever u put your car in for a balance and allignment u could get it checked and topped up then

[Doc]

waste of time on a road car..

aircraft and race car applications only

[YOU LOSE]

Ok here's my 2bob's worth .I believe it is worth using

1. All comercial aircraft use nitrogen in their tyres
2. Most race cars & bikes do as well inc F1& MOTO GP
3. It is more dense no or little leakage
4. TYRES RUN COOLER = more consistancy = less heat = less wear
5. Less heat & correct pressures equates to better fuel milage
6. I ran 10 courier vans on it and over twelve years and tyre milage improved by on average by 2.5 to 3.000 k drivers don't check tyre presures so the fact they don't loose pressure is of benifit .My opinion in running nitrogen in the mps apart from the above is the ride on low profile tyres is smoother , obsorbes road shock ( bumps ) better with less road noise and tyres seem to wear more evenly across the whole tread .BJ T Mart 's don't charge me for nitrogen given the volume of wheels and tyres I have purchased over the years all the courier vans were fitted with mags as well like I have said b4 BJ must rub their hands together when I turn up on their doorstep even if I had to pay 4 it the benifits justify the outlay .
7. Conclusion better wear rate better fuel economy = saving of hard earned $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Col

[tricache]

Interesting points there Col

Looks like over time this might be a winner.

What are the advantaged, if any,to cars in colder areas? Would be interesting to hear from our southern (or overseas) members who have done this, preferably in areas where it snows or just gets very very cold.

Interesting subject but as I said before its delving into the lovely grey area the fuels discussions usually get into.

[YOU LOSE]

Interesting points there Col

Looks like over time this might be a winner.

What are the advantaged, if any,to cars in colder areas? Would be interesting to hear from our southern (or overseas) members who have done this, preferably in areas where it snows or just gets very very cold.

Interesting subject but as I said before its delving into the lovely grey area the fuels discussions usually get into.

Living in the tropics probably is more bennificial because of extreme heat but I would think nitrogen would be a better option no matter what .

Col