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      07-25-2016, 12:48 PM   #1
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What kind of air is behind your rubber

Do you have air or nitrogen? Have you had both? Can you tell a difference. Sorry if this is somewhere else I didn't check first.
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      07-25-2016, 01:08 PM   #2
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bastards always put nitrogen in my tires without even asking me then charging me for it. I can't really tell a difference. Did seem more balanced, could be butt dyno playing tricks though.
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      07-25-2016, 09:05 PM   #3
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=191
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In my era, I always tried to avoid having any air in my rubbers
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In my era, I always tried to avoid having any air in my rubbers

It does get a chuckle when it burps though
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I only fill up with BMW approved air from a BMW dealer pffft

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Do you have air or nitrogen? Have you had both? Can you tell a difference. Sorry if this is somewhere else I didn't check first.
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      07-26-2016, 07:37 AM   #7
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This exactly

"Rather than pay extra for nitrogen, most drivers would be better off buying an accurate tire pressure gauge and checking and adjusting their tire pressures regularly."

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      07-26-2016, 08:22 AM   #8
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I have Nitro, not by choice. But it does seem to hold pressure better than o2.
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      07-26-2016, 09:08 AM   #9
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I check my pressures on the first of every month and add AIR from the compressor in my garage. Nitrogen seems like a waste unless you're a pro-level race team.
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      07-26-2016, 09:18 AM   #10
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A few years ago we had nitrogen in one of our cars which came that way from the dealer. The one thing I noticed in the 3-4 years we owned it is that it was at a stable PSI no matter the outside temperature. In NE Ohio that's a bonus. That being said I have air in our current vehicles and just check the pressure on a monthly basis and add air via the compressor in our garage when necessary. The RFTs on my 1 seem to hold air better than the standard all seasons on my wife's car which fluctuates a little more. But that could be anecdotal. Nitrogen doesn't seem worth the additional cost IMHO.
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      07-26-2016, 11:31 AM   #11
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I also get BMW approved air by the can from the dealer
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Nitrogen does keep pressure better but I would never pay extra for it. Costco fills your tires for free when you buy from them.
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      07-26-2016, 07:54 PM   #13
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My tires have came with nitrogen but I was wondering if there was a noticeable difference between the two. Thanks for the feedback guys
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      07-26-2016, 10:30 PM   #14
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You do realize that our natural air is 78% nitrogen.
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      07-27-2016, 07:56 AM   #15
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You do realize that our natural air is 78% nitrogen.
No I didn't. Never paid attention in school well I know now thanks dude!!
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You do realize that our natural air is 78% nitrogen.
My GF asked about Nitrogen fill and this is exactly what I told her.
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      07-27-2016, 10:01 AM   #17
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So just because im kind of a "whats best" as far my car goes. So I joined costco and if they install the rubber its free rotate and ballance for life of tire and free nitro fillup/checks. They only use nitro. As far as people saying they notice less pressure drops from nitro... i have to say in my experience it has always been 1,condition of rim 2, expertise of installer 3, age of rubber. Damaged/bent rim u need to check often. Poor install will cause issues and last old tires are well "tired"
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I've never really saw the big benefit of Nitrogen until talking to a tire installer about tire pressure sensors and longevity. He wasn't trying to sell me on N and I wasn't asking about it. He had stated that there are some places that may not drain their air compressors of moisture regularly (I've seen this at the local gas station with water spitting out of the air hose tip).

The moisture introduced into the tire/wheel can promote corrosion with the TPMS (or the metal clip that helps secure it). The corrosion, after a few years, can cause the sensor to fail prematurely. Nitrogen, of course, won't have those issues.

That, combined with Nitrogen's stability, may make me switch over.
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      07-28-2016, 07:32 AM   #19
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I put helium in my tires so the car actually floats above the pavement.
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I find the 5ltr cans are better value

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      07-29-2016, 12:49 PM   #21
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That's like saying, whats better, 6" or 8"

Not that I've had any complaints

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I've never really saw the big benefit of Nitrogen until talking to a tire installer about tire pressure sensors and longevity. He wasn't trying to sell me on N and I wasn't asking about it. He had stated that there are some places that may not drain their air compressors of moisture regularly (I've seen this at the local gas station with water spitting out of the air hose tip).

The moisture introduced into the tire/wheel can promote corrosion with the TPMS (or the metal clip that helps secure it). The corrosion, after a few years, can cause the sensor to fail prematurely. Nitrogen, of course, won't have those issues.

That, combined with Nitrogen's stability, may make me switch over.
For all the cars I've owned over the years, I've never had a TPMS sensor fail from corrosion. I wonder how much the extra $$ you're paying to run pure nitrogen would compare to replacing a sensor.
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