Re: Nitrogen and tires. (STRATUS749)
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Quote, originally posted by STRATUS749 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Eddie, Is it true that nitrogen leaks much less than air? I saw a tire program that
states more and more tire stores carry nitrogen and for $20 bucks?? they will hook it up.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I just found this that says nitrogen leaks 3 times more slowly than air. From here
http://www.alltiresupply.com/a....html
"Nitrogen is a dry, inert gas used to inflated airplane tires, off-road truck tires, military vehicle tires, and race car tires for improved performance. Oxygen is compressed air permeates through the tire wall, oxygen oxidizes the rubber compounds in the tire, causing under inflation and deteriorated rubber. Dry nitrogen will prevent auto-ignition, will not corrode rims, and helps the tire to run cooler.
Nitrogen -- a dry, inert gas used by racing professionals and the U.S. military to inflate racecar tires and military vehicles, respectively -- leaks through a tire's rubber walls three times more slowly than oxygen. As a result, tires filled with high-quality nitrogen delivered by IR's system stay inflated longer, which allows them to grip the road better and provide greater control in all weather conditions."