View Single Post
      11-04-2012, 04:38 PM   #17
Tom K.
Major General
Tom K.'s Avatar
United_States
124
Rep
5,627
Posts

Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Maryland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by guitarguylp View Post
I noticed the talk about Nitrogen in tires I think for the OP it would be a good idea, and help the tires last longer. If you don't put many miles on your car your tires might rot a bit before the tread is done. Nitrogen filled tires will last longer before rotting since the rubber on the inside of the tire will not oxidize very much. At least that is according to a tire shop that I have had very good dealings with, and they put nitrogen in all the tires they sell no charge.
Does that tire shop completely evacuate the air prior to the nitrogen fill?

I've been putting nitrogen in my tires for over 50 years and have never had a tire rot from the inside. But I use a special 78% concentration which I get for free.

Tom
Appreciate 0