Thread: Fill-up with Nitrogen!!
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Default Re: Fill-up with Nitrogen!!
Originally Posted by LantanaTX
I am still skeptical about nitrogen in a street car. I have used it in the past in a race car where 1/2 pound difference makes a big difference in handling. Nitrogen maintains a more constant pressure as the tire heats up and is about the only reason it is used in race cars.
I think gases expand virtually at the same rate and raise the pressure in tires predictably in a given tire as the temperature goes up. Nitrogen is dry while air can contain moisture and this will affect expansion.
A burning tire will explode and it is better that an inert gas be released as this will dampen flames not feed them. It is also more convenient to have a gas cylinder on hand rather than a compressor ran by gas or electricity.
Nitrogen is good in street tires but not worth it if you have to pay for it. The ride will be just the same and no improvement will be noticed, but if you have paid good money to get nitrogen feel free to think the ride is improved.
Aluminum valve caps will seize to the stems if they have not been treated due to galvanic action. Salt will eat away the surface treatment and then the caps will seize.
Have you noticed how roughly the caps screw onto the stem even when new? It will not take too much damage or dirt between the faces to lock them solid.
 
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