Re: Opinions sought - Nitrogen

Eisboch wrote:

"Ðavïd" <one.DM3@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:I5-dnWte9oPa4iPd4p2dnA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Greasy Rider wrote...

I was at a tire store today getting new rubber for the truck and
noticed a flyer about using a nitrogen mixture in the tires.

Allegedly

gives better mileage, more stability, etc. $5 per tire.

Anyone with experience on the above claims?

Never used nitrogen in tires for anything, but I am aware it is used
in race applications for cars.

Davïd


78% of what you're putting in them now (compressed air) *is* nitrogen. I think it's doubtful that replacing the remaining 12% is going to make much difference in mileage or stability.


Uh oh! You just made "Ðavïd" _think_ again!

He's not used to that!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth's_atmosphere


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