pcamaj

hey guys, one of my buddies who drives a sport C300 MB that having ur tire inflated with nitrogen, they would last longer and the ride is better.
does anyone has it on theirs ?
thanksss...

SHOaddict

The only difference you will notice is the cost and the hassle of trying to find somewhere to fill up your tires. The gas in the tire doesn't have an effect on the ride, especially if the tire is inflated properly. The tire may run a little cooler, but unless your having blowouts due to an overheating tire I wouldn't worry about it.

JBDinTX

The main advantage of nitro is your TPMS will not go off a much because nitrogen does not change due to temp change. This is the only reason why I run nitrogen.

A6Gary

The density of all gases (e.g., N, O, H, Xe, etc.) change with temperature, just at different rates (aka the ideal gas law). Since air is ~80% nitrogen, filling your tires with only nitrogen is only marginally different than dry air. What makes air so different is that it will also contain water vapor(unless fill your tires from a compressor than has a water separator), which is greatly affected by temperature, and hence on the tire pressure.

JBDinTX

Sorry I forgot DOES NOT CHANGE AS MUCH.

pcamaj

thanks guys , i got this out of the way lol... ill stick with the Air Air lol

The G Man

If you want to be hip, you gotta fill your tires up with designer air

bwb

In summary, check the first line of the 5th paragraph:

Using Nitrogen to Inflate Passenger and Light Truck Tires in Informal Service Applications



Introduction & Purpose

Nitrogen is being offered as an alternative to air for tire inflation. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide general information about inflating tires with nitrogen.*

Tires are designed and built to provide many miles of excellent service but must be maintained properly. The key element of proper tire maintenance is maintaining the recommended tire inflation pressure. The proper tire inflation pressure is recommended by the vehicle manufacturer and can be found on the vehicle’s tire placard or in the vehicle owner’s manual. Continental Tire recommends that the consumer check his/her tire inflation pressure at regular intervals of at least once per month and before every long trip or twice per month depending on local regulations, customs, or conditions.

Using Nitrogen in Tires

Nitrogen is an inert (non-flammable) gas – basically, nothing more than dry air with oxygen removed. For example, ambient air contains about 78% nitrogen. Because of nitrogen’s inert properties, it is often used in highly specialized tire service applications and/or demanding environments. These tire service applications usually include aircraft, mining, and commercial/heavy use. Also, nitrogen is used in professional motor racing involving extreme vehicle speeds. We understand that dry nitrogen is used in this regard to help reduce tire pressure variations where even small differences in pressure can affect vehicle handling at the extreme limits of performance.

For normal everyday consumer tire service applications, nitrogen tire inflation is not required. However, nitrogen tire inflation does not harm tires and may marginally contribute to reductions in tire inflation loss by permeation. Nevertheless, nitrogen will not prevent any tire inflation loss caused by punctures, tire/rim interface (bead) leaks, valve leaks, valve/rim interface leaks, wheel leaks, and other mechanical leaks. Again, the use of nitrogen alone does not substitute for the importance of regularly checking tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is below the pressure specified on the vehicle placard, the tire must be re-inflated – whether with air or nitrogen – to the proper inflation pressure. Do not operate tires underinflated and/or overloaded (see “Warning”).

Whether inflated with air or nitrogen, regular tire inflation pressure maintenance remains critical and necessary. Use of nitrogen alone is not a replacement for regular tire inflation pressure maintenance.

pcamaj

ahahahaha, perhaps ill look for D&G AIR , or YSL AIR ahahhhah thats a good idea to sell it to them, maybe the nitrogen peeps will convert lmaooo

beep-beep

try to inflate tires with helium. it reduces unsprang mass. and it makes motor sound funny.