Nitrogen
#13
08-31-2008, 06:21 PM
Road Master
Oh $h!t, I've just been using standard air all this time. I hope my warranty is not void.
#14
08-31-2008, 07:14 PM
I used nitrogen in my Corvette. It was a tremendous advantage.
I ran air 30psi cold, and the front would heat to 34, rear 32 during normal driving. Under very aggressive driving in the twisties with bursts to high speeds, the fronts would heat to 42 and rear to 40.
I ran nitrogen at 32psi cold. Tires would stay 32, maybe 33 during normal driving. Under an aggressive load the fronts would hit 36 and the rears 34. Much more predictable, tolerable and a serious affect to handling.
Stock sizes, Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's.
Using nitrogen in your tires...depends on the application....if it's worth it or not. I can see no advantage putting it in my Heritage.
I ran air 30psi cold, and the front would heat to 34, rear 32 during normal driving. Under very aggressive driving in the twisties with bursts to high speeds, the fronts would heat to 42 and rear to 40.
I ran nitrogen at 32psi cold. Tires would stay 32, maybe 33 during normal driving. Under an aggressive load the fronts would hit 36 and the rears 34. Much more predictable, tolerable and a serious affect to handling.
Stock sizes, Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's.
Using nitrogen in your tires...depends on the application....if it's worth it or not. I can see no advantage putting it in my Heritage.
#15
08-31-2008, 07:48 PM
Nitrogen is also used in some stock car racing tires too, when I used to work with a crew at a local small track here in NH we ran nitrogen in the tires because it didn't change as much when heated which allows you to have a more consistant "stagger" in your tires, stagger is diameter differance between the tires which is a great factor in the suspension and handling setup of the car.
#16
08-31-2008, 09:04 PM
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We all put Nitrogen in our tires. The atmosphere we breathe is approximately 80% Nitrogen. I agree that it is hype but I will tell you that tires will not dry rot as soon with nitrogen compared to air. That being said, I doubt very many of us will keep our tires long enough to matter.
#17
08-31-2008, 10:49 PM
I have nitrogen in my car tires. The car runs much smoother and handles turn much better. The tire pressure also stays at the suggested level for a much longer period. When tires are at the appropriate pressure, they wear better and offer greater gas millage. The reason it is better than air is because the molecules are larger. Here is a pdf explaining the weight and size of nitrogen versus air.
www.getnitrogen.org/pdf/graham.pdf
www.getnitrogen.org/pdf/graham.pdf
#18
09-01-2008, 03:20 AM
Road Warrior
I prefer a blend of gasses:
80% N2
19% O2
0.5% other gasses (He, CO, CO2, NOx, O3)
For me this is the best blend available, I run this mix for my Jeep, my BMW and my Harley (to be). It is practically consistent blend where ever I travel.
Its a load of tosh.
80% N2
19% O2
0.5% other gasses (He, CO, CO2, NOx, O3)
For me this is the best blend available, I run this mix for my Jeep, my BMW and my Harley (to be). It is practically consistent blend where ever I travel.
Its a load of tosh.
#20
09-01-2008, 03:26 AM
Road Warrior
I jst read that articel, and it can be concluded that over time the oxygen leaves the tyre and the tyre is now filled with Nitrogen.
A top up will add a measure of oxygen, but this wil permeate out over time before the nirtogen.
So if you put in air, you end up with a nitrogen filled tyre anyway....
A top up will add a measure of oxygen, but this wil permeate out over time before the nirtogen.
So if you put in air, you end up with a nitrogen filled tyre anyway....