Who is using nitrogen in tires?

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Hello,

I just did an article review for Tires 2U and decided to go with nitrogen in my tires. I could instantly tell a difference. Is this in my head or have others experienced this too? My unsprung weight difference was actually noticeable. It felt like the car had went from OEM rims to how light weight aftermarket rims feel, but just not as much weight loss; same feeling though.

That being said, I have upgraded suspension too which should make more a difference.

02 impreza wrx

Perrin Sways F/r
Perrin Endlinks
Perrin sway mounts
Rear strut tower brace
Godspeed Lat links
OEM rims sumitomo h4 all seasons
H-brace
Front strut tower brace


I still have stock shocks, and springs.

I'm curious as to who all has nitrogen in their tires, what car / suspension mods you have, and what the results were. Thanks for posting!
 
No point for offroading as we have to deflate/inflate our tyres regularly.
 
I run nitrogen in the old Camry. In theory it's supposed to make some difference, but I can't say I noticed a whole lot of difference.

I agree with Kevin about not putting it in off-road vehicles - unless you carry a nitrogen cylinder to reinflate them:p It'd be more fun to fill them with helium, then you could have some fun times around the ol' campfire:lol:
 
I'd have to agree with Kevin & Bumper. Mainly due to the fact that we are constantly airing down for when we hit the dirt.

Bumper said:
It'd be more fun to fill them with helium, then you could have some fun times around the ol' campfire:lol:
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Now that would be fun, especially after having a couple of drinks :p :lol: :iconwink:

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
subaru-offroad said:
Hello,

I just did an article review for Tires 2U and decided to go with nitrogen in my tires. I could instantly tell a difference. Is this in my head or have others experienced this too? My unsprung weight difference was actually noticeable. It felt like the car had went from OEM rims to how light weight aftermarket rims feel, but just not as much weight loss; same feeling though.
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Im thinking this has to be placebo.
The weight difference between dry air and nitrogen would be tiny compared to the overall weight of rims+tyres.

Do you notice the unsprung weight change with tyre pressure?
Because that would be the sort of difference.

running 32psi instead of 30psi is a weight difference!
The tyres will behave differently, but I doubt the "weight" would be something you would notice.
 
nitrogen has been used for years in race cars but thats because microseconds can make a difference to these cars in a race. also nitrogen molecules are bigger allowing a slower leak which is also an advantage due to the enormous pressure racing tyres are under. marketing nitrogen in a daily driver............
SNAKE OIL
 
Umm... isn't the atmosphere (the air we normally pump into our tyres) over 70% nitrogen anyway?

And compressed air doesnt have that much moisture in it anyway, most of the moisture ends up in the bottom of the compressor tank
 
Suparoo said:
Umm... isn't the atmosphere (the air we normally pump into our tyres) over 70% nitrogen anyway?

And compressed air doesnt have that much moisture in it anyway, most of the moisture ends up in the bottom of the compressor tank
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The air you put in is usually described as "dry air".
And it is mostly nitrogen!

As for race teams - its probably as much about the quality of the gas. Compressed nitrogen is probably more consistant than compressed air (less likely to get some that is contaminated)
 
Nitogen in tyres came from motorsport use (and probably the aircraft industry before that). I see no benefit for road users. Gee, even some top national motorsport teams only use dry air to keep moisture out, which is an issue on Conrod Staright at Bathurst going into the Chase or across the top of the mountain, butnot on the road. Spend your money elsewhere- I would.
 
A lot of trucks are using it, presumably to reduce the risk of blow-out. I've tried it in my car, didn't notice any difference and was a pain in the rear because you need to go back to the tyre shop to get the pressure checked and have them offer you other services - "while you're here do you you want a wheel balance?"
 
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