What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
04-20-2007, 07:48 AM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
"Shaman" <shaman2milleNoSpAm@NoSpAmyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
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We think it's been around a while. Why do you ask?
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04-20-2007, 09:51 AM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
"Shaman" <shaman2milleNoSpAm@NoSpAmyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
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> Shaman
You have to go to a special tire place to get it, but you can save time by
just tossing a few $10 bills down the gutter.
In theory I can see where the larger nitrogen molecule would be better than
the smaller oxygen molecule, but since air is mostly nitrogen anyway, I'll
be damned if I'm going to pay a premium to get ride of hte other 20%.
04-20-2007, 11:31 AM
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"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
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> "Shaman" <shaman2milleNoSpAm@NoSpAmyahoo.com> wrote in message
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>> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
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>> Shaman
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> You have to go to a special tire place to get it, but you can save time by
> just tossing a few $10 bills down the gutter.
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> In theory I can see where the larger nitrogen molecule would be better
> than the smaller oxygen molecule, but since air is mostly nitrogen anyway,
> I'll be damned if I'm going to pay a premium to get ride of hte other 20%.
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Thanks for your opinion.
Shaman
04-20-2007, 06:43 PM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
I recently read that nitrogen contains much moisture than air, which better
preserves the interior of the tire. I'm only passing on what I've read; I
don't know how accurate this statement is.
"Shaman" <shaman2milleNoSpAm@NoSpAmyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
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>> "Shaman" <shaman2milleNoSpAm@NoSpAmyahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:2E1Wh.68649$mo1.184047@weber.videotron.net...
>>> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
>>>
>>> Shaman
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>> You have to go to a special tire place to get it, but you can save time
>> by just tossing a few $10 bills down the gutter.
>>
>> In theory I can see where the larger nitrogen molecule would be better
>> than the smaller oxygen molecule, but since air is mostly nitrogen
>> anyway, I'll be damned if I'm going to pay a premium to get ride of hte
>> other 20%.
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> Thanks for your opinion.
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> Shaman
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preserves the interior of the tire. I'm only passing on what I've read; I
don't know how accurate this statement is.
"Shaman" <shaman2milleNoSpAm@NoSpAmyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
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>> "Shaman" <shaman2milleNoSpAm@NoSpAmyahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:2E1Wh.68649$mo1.184047@weber.videotron.net...
>>> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
>>>
>>> Shaman
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>> You have to go to a special tire place to get it, but you can save time
>> by just tossing a few $10 bills down the gutter.
>>
>> In theory I can see where the larger nitrogen molecule would be better
>> than the smaller oxygen molecule, but since air is mostly nitrogen
>> anyway, I'll be damned if I'm going to pay a premium to get ride of hte
>> other 20%.
>>
> Thanks for your opinion.
>
> Shaman
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04-20-2007, 09:43 PM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
Shaman wrote:
> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
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> Shaman
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I think it is a waste of money and nitrogen. And my tires already have
nearly 80% nitrogen and that is enough for me!
Matt
> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
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> Shaman
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I think it is a waste of money and nitrogen. And my tires already have
nearly 80% nitrogen and that is enough for me!
Matt
04-20-2007, 09:44 PM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
Fantine wrote:
> I recently read that nitrogen contains much moisture than air, which better
> preserves the interior of the tire. I'm only passing on what I've read; I
> don't know how accurate this statement is.
Since you admit to not knowing what you are writing, why write it?
Matt
> I recently read that nitrogen contains much moisture than air, which better
> preserves the interior of the tire. I'm only passing on what I've read; I
> don't know how accurate this statement is.
Since you admit to not knowing what you are writing, why write it?
Matt
04-20-2007, 10:12 PM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
Hello Shaman,
S> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
Check this web page -- http://www.getnitrogen.org/why/index.php
Regards,
Wayne Moses
Houston, Texa
S> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
Check this web page -- http://www.getnitrogen.org/why/index.php
Regards,
Wayne Moses
Houston, Texa
04-21-2007, 12:18 AM
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"Wayne Moses" <wmoses@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Hello Shaman,
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> S> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
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> Check this web page -- http://www.getnitrogen.org/why/index.php
>
Interesting, but have you actually experienced such situations? Have you
ever had a tire go bad from the inside from oxidation? I've gotten as much
as 70k miles from tires, but they were still OK inside, the tread was, as
expected, worn.
Moisture? Never seemed to be a problem either. They state that
compressing the air concentrates the humidity. True, but most is left behind
in the compressor tank and drained out.
Explosions? Ever had a tire explode in flames? They state nitrogen reduces
the possibility, but while that is true, how many car started on fire from
exploding tires?
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04-21-2007, 08:32 AM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
Wayne Moses wrote:
> Hello Shaman,
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> S> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
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> Check this web page -- http://www.getnitrogen.org/why/index.php
Yes, there are places where N2 use is warranted such as aircraft and
heavy equipment where extremes of temperature are encountered, but for
normal passenger car tires this is simply addressing problems that
aren't a factor. Check your air pressure once a month (which you should
do even with N2 as leaks can develop other than through diffusion) and
you have nothing to worry about.
Matt
> Hello Shaman,
>
> S> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
>
> Check this web page -- http://www.getnitrogen.org/why/index.php
Yes, there are places where N2 use is warranted such as aircraft and
heavy equipment where extremes of temperature are encountered, but for
normal passenger car tires this is simply addressing problems that
aren't a factor. Check your air pressure once a month (which you should
do even with N2 as leaks can develop other than through diffusion) and
you have nothing to worry about.
Matt
04-21-2007, 11:54 AM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
Hello Edwin,
EP> "Wayne Moses" <wmoses@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
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>> Hello Shaman,
>>
>> S> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
>>
>> Check this web page -- http://www.getnitrogen.org/why/index.php
>>
EP> Interesting, but have you actually experienced such situations?
EP> Have you ever had a tire go bad from the inside from oxidation?
EP> I've gotten as much as 70k miles from tires, but they were still OK
EP> inside, the tread was, as expected, worn.
EP>
EP> Moisture? Never seemed to be a problem either. They state that
EP> compressing the air concentrates the humidity. True, but most is
EP> left behind in the compressor tank and drained out.
EP>
EP> Explosions? Ever had a tire explode in flames? They state nitrogen
EP> reduces the possibility, but while that is true, how many car
EP> started on fire from exploding tires?
Good points, Ed. I just provided the link. :-)
I have heard Pat Goss (Goss' Garage segment on Motorweek on PBS) recommend
nitrogen in tires, and I respect his opinion as a master mechanic.
Regards,
Wayne Moses
Houston, Texa
EP> "Wayne Moses" <wmoses@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
EP> news:fd6724282148e8c951a7c5e509ec@news-server.houston.rr.com...
EP>
>> Hello Shaman,
>>
>> S> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
>>
>> Check this web page -- http://www.getnitrogen.org/why/index.php
>>
EP> Interesting, but have you actually experienced such situations?
EP> Have you ever had a tire go bad from the inside from oxidation?
EP> I've gotten as much as 70k miles from tires, but they were still OK
EP> inside, the tread was, as expected, worn.
EP>
EP> Moisture? Never seemed to be a problem either. They state that
EP> compressing the air concentrates the humidity. True, but most is
EP> left behind in the compressor tank and drained out.
EP>
EP> Explosions? Ever had a tire explode in flames? They state nitrogen
EP> reduces the possibility, but while that is true, how many car
EP> started on fire from exploding tires?
Good points, Ed. I just provided the link. :-)
I have heard Pat Goss (Goss' Garage segment on Motorweek on PBS) recommend
nitrogen in tires, and I respect his opinion as a master mechanic.
Regards,
Wayne Moses
Houston, Texa
04-21-2007, 12:36 PM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
Wayne Moses wrote:
> Hello Edwin,
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> EP> "Wayne Moses" <wmoses@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> EP> news:fd6724282148e8c951a7c5e509ec@news-server.houston.rr.com...
> EP>
>>> Hello Shaman,
>>>
>>> S> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
>>>
>>> Check this web page -- http://www.getnitrogen.org/why/index.php
>>>
> EP> Interesting, but have you actually experienced such situations?
> EP> Have you ever had a tire go bad from the inside from oxidation?
> EP> I've gotten as much as 70k miles from tires, but they were still OK
> EP> inside, the tread was, as expected, worn.
> EP> EP> Moisture? Never seemed to be a problem either. They state that
> EP> compressing the air concentrates the humidity. True, but most is
> EP> left behind in the compressor tank and drained out.
> EP> EP> Explosions? Ever had a tire explode in flames? They state
> nitrogen
> EP> reduces the possibility, but while that is true, how many car
> EP> started on fire from exploding tires?
>
> Good points, Ed. I just provided the link. :-)
>
> I have heard Pat Goss (Goss' Garage segment on Motorweek on PBS)
> recommend nitrogen in tires, and I respect his opinion as a master
> mechanic.
People on TV recommend a lot of things that aren't necessary. The
advantages of nitrogen for passenger car and light truck use simply
doesn't outweigh the costs in both money and energy. It takes energy to
extract 96% pure nitrogen from air. This is simply energy that doesn't
need to be wasted for this application.
Matt
> Hello Edwin,
>
> EP> "Wayne Moses" <wmoses@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> EP> news:fd6724282148e8c951a7c5e509ec@news-server.houston.rr.com...
> EP>
>>> Hello Shaman,
>>>
>>> S> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
>>>
>>> Check this web page -- http://www.getnitrogen.org/why/index.php
>>>
> EP> Interesting, but have you actually experienced such situations?
> EP> Have you ever had a tire go bad from the inside from oxidation?
> EP> I've gotten as much as 70k miles from tires, but they were still OK
> EP> inside, the tread was, as expected, worn.
> EP> EP> Moisture? Never seemed to be a problem either. They state that
> EP> compressing the air concentrates the humidity. True, but most is
> EP> left behind in the compressor tank and drained out.
> EP> EP> Explosions? Ever had a tire explode in flames? They state
> nitrogen
> EP> reduces the possibility, but while that is true, how many car
> EP> started on fire from exploding tires?
>
> Good points, Ed. I just provided the link. :-)
>
> I have heard Pat Goss (Goss' Garage segment on Motorweek on PBS)
> recommend nitrogen in tires, and I respect his opinion as a master
> mechanic.
People on TV recommend a lot of things that aren't necessary. The
advantages of nitrogen for passenger car and light truck use simply
doesn't outweigh the costs in both money and energy. It takes energy to
extract 96% pure nitrogen from air. This is simply energy that doesn't
need to be wasted for this application.
Matt
04-21-2007, 05:52 PM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
Um, because it's a DISCUSSION board? Sorry to force you to waste your time
with idiots.
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
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> Fantine wrote:
>> I recently read that nitrogen contains much moisture than air, which
>> better preserves the interior of the tire. I'm only passing on what I've
>> read; I don't know how accurate this statement is.
>
> Since you admit to not knowing what you are writing, why write it?
>
> Matt
with idiots.
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
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> Fantine wrote:
>> I recently read that nitrogen contains much moisture than air, which
>> better preserves the interior of the tire. I'm only passing on what I've
>> read; I don't know how accurate this statement is.
>
> Since you admit to not knowing what you are writing, why write it?
>
> Matt
04-21-2007, 08:28 PM
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Re: What do you think of inflating tires with nitrogen?
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
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> Shaman wrote:
>> As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
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> It's just another scam designed to part fools from their money. At least
> you had the smarts to ask before you fell for it.
Well.. I do have Nitrogen in my tires, but my local Coscto Wholesale
warehouse provided it to me for ...free!
Same for flat tire repairs, and for rotation.
just asked the question, as I wanted to know if all the sayings about
Nitrogen was true.
Shaman
