Is using Nitrogen a bunch of hot air

kevr6 · 04-25-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

nitrogen hasnt really helped my tires wear evenly lol

Nitrogen does nothing for tire wear!!

MC · 04-26-2010, 12:24 AM

it was..... a joke

6spd · 04-26-2010, 03:05 PM

I cant decide if that is spam or not^^ usually the users with links like those in the sig are spam.

btw, all been mentioned already.

Trips · 04-26-2010, 03:12 PM

Jimmy12 has been reported

6spd · 04-27-2010, 04:30 PM

^^Dayum, good counter!! great pic again!

FuszNissan · 04-27-2010, 04:32 PM

I like nitro for flat spots when your car is stored for a longer period of time. For some sunday drivers it's a great benefit to have.

6spd · 04-27-2010, 04:58 PM

Yeah, I have heard of that being one of the benefits, but Ive yet to actually see it myself first hand. But from what I hear from others, especially some of my old timer, snow bird customers, it helps.

SigPapa226 · 04-27-2010, 05:14 PM

I use Nitrogen, but I don't inhale!

6spd · 04-27-2010, 07:31 PM

panties in a bunch much, jeez. you contradicted yourself anyway. my statements come from actual experience and whether you choose to believe it or not is your prerogative. this isnt some college class where i have to APA cite every damn statement i make.

now that he's gone, back to the topic. i guess the moral of the story with nitrogen is if you feel it is worth your money, go for it, if not, don't. just be aware that there is much hype surrounding this stuff.

DEVIL_Z · 04-27-2010, 07:48 PM

nitrogen sucks every new car i have ever bought had nitrogen. shi t flattens quick within a few days. and I was told its better then regular air. yahhhhh right..

SPOHN · 04-27-2010, 07:56 PM

Who cares? What can your car do on the track is what I care about.

IDZRVIT · 04-29-2010, 06:13 AM

The air I breathe has worked for me for 40 years. I check my tires for pressure about once a month on 3 cars and 2 bikes. Most times the air pressure hasn't dropped enough to show up on my guage. If it has dropped, I flash up my compressor and add the required amount. On one ocassion, I had new tires filled with nitrogen. Those tires lost pressure over time just like they were filled with the air that I breathe. Did I get ripped off? I don't know of any way to check if the tire actually has nitrogen or not. Is there an easy way?

ChrisSlicks · 04-29-2010, 10:48 AM

My wheels (on my car) sat all winter and didn't lose any pressure at all with regular air when measured at equal temperature. According to my "tire guy" most of the pressure loss occurs as the rims get a few years older and oxidation occurs on the surface of the aluminum preventing a perfect seal. There are various methods to fix this during a tire swap, but only the good shops seem to bother. Of course there are plenty of other ways to lose air pressure such as leaky valve cores, hidden punctures etc. Also note that using a tank air compressor with water trap filter will give better results than a portable tankless compressor.

6spd · 04-29-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

My wheels (on my car) sat all winter and didn't lose any pressure at all with regular air when measured at equal temperature. According to my "tire guy" most of the pressure loss occurs as the rims get a few years older and oxidation occurs on the surface of the aluminum preventing a perfect seal. There are various methods to fix this during a tire swap, but only the good shops seem to bother. Of course there are plenty of other ways to lose air pressure such as leaky valve cores, hidden punctures etc. Also note that using a tank air compressor with water trap filter will give better results than a portable tankless compressor.

yes, perfectly said

Trips · 07-11-2010, 01:49 AM

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 543	I like nitro for flat spots when your car is stored for a longer period of time. For some sunday drivers it's a great benefit to have. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-27-2010, 04:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 26	Yeah, I have heard of that being one of the benefits, but Ive yet to actually see it myself first hand. But from what I hear from others, especially some of my old timer, snow bird customers, it helps. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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04-27-2010, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 26	panties in a bunch much, jeez. you contradicted yourself anyway. my statements come from actual experience and whether you choose to believe it or not is your prerogative. this isnt some college class where i have to APA cite every damn statement i make. now that he's gone, back to the topic. i guess the moral of the story with nitrogen is if you feel it is worth your money, go for it, if not, don't. just be aware that there is much hype surrounding this stuff. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

04-27-2010, 07:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
DEVIL_Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: richmond tx Posts: 73 Drives: 370z red sport Rep Power: 16	nitrogen sucks every new car i have ever bought had nitrogen. shi t flattens quick within a few days. and I was told its better then regular air. yahhhhh right..

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Who cares? What can your car do on the track is what I care about.

04-29-2010, 06:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 28	The air I breathe has worked for me for 40 years. I check my tires for pressure about once a month on 3 cars and 2 bikes. Most times the air pressure hasn't dropped enough to show up on my guage. If it has dropped, I flash up my compressor and add the required amount. On one ocassion, I had new tires filled with nitrogen. Those tires lost pressure over time just like they were filled with the air that I breathe. Did I get ripped off? I don't know of any way to check if the tire actually has nitrogen or not. Is there an easy way? __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	My wheels (on my car) sat all winter and didn't lose any pressure at all with regular air when measured at equal temperature. According to my "tire guy" most of the pressure loss occurs as the rims get a few years older and oxidation occurs on the surface of the aluminum preventing a perfect seal. There are various methods to fix this during a tire swap, but only the good shops seem to bother. Of course there are plenty of other ways to lose air pressure such as leaky valve cores, hidden punctures etc. Also note that using a tank air compressor with water trap filter will give better results than a portable tankless compressor. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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