Simon Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Just wondered if anyone has gone down this route. The advertised advantages are: 25% more tyre life, 5% reduction in fuel consumption, pressure retention and stability and no oxidation. Not doing a huge mileage, tyre life is not an issue as I have to replace them when they still have plenty of tread. Similarly a small incease in fuel consumption would not save huge amounts of money. I do like the idea of pressure retention and stability. So if anyone has nitogen in their tyre, has it proved an advantage, what does it cost and what are the advantages of no oxidation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger s Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Make sure its Oxy Free Nitrogen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I suspect some cow poo here. Air is mostly nitrogen anyway. I cannot see how 100% nitrogen at 70 PSI or air at the same pressure will behave differently. How about 100% argon or 100% carbon dioxide. Surely these would all drive and last the same? I am enclined to reject the claims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 There's some useful information on this on http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/products/car/care/nitrogen.asp including the initial statement "For the majority of motorists, the benefits of nitrogen are unlikely to outweigh the costs involved". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 A useful and informative link Derek. Pretty much all of the points rasied on the Bridgestone page are as I expected so I'll stick to normal air for tyre inflation. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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