Nitrogen doesn't compress/expand due to temperature as much as ambient air. Race cars generally
fill their tires with nitrogen for this very reason...tire pressure cold and tire pressure warm is
basically the same. Also, the oxygen in ambient air more easily passes through the tire structure
at a molecular level.
So this is quite common and recommended to keep a more constant tire pressure over a longer period
of time and through variable temperatures.
Does it by itself increase gas mileage? No...not by itself. But what it does do is decrease the
liklihood that tire pressure will drop in cold temperatures or over time which would increase
rolling resistance and decrease mileage. Nitrogen just fixes that scenario.
You're not nuts. I fill my race tires with nitrogen...it's a great idea for street tires too...
- Original Message -----------
From: "peugfan@juno.com" <peugfan@juno.com>
To: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:34:42 GMT
Subject: [Peugeot-L] Inflating tires with nitrogen
> Anybody done this? Anyone even heard of it?
>
> It sounds nuts, but I've been dealing with the same chain of tire stores here for fifteen
> years and wouldn't think of going anywhere else. So when the guy suggested I pay an extra
> five bucks per tire to have them inflated with nitrogen, I figured I'd give it a try.
> Supposed to increase gas mileage (no one's ever claimed THAT before!), reduce leakage
> through the rubber, rims leaks due to corrosion, etc. Supposedly, NASA and airlines do it.
> It's compatible with our plain ol' air, so I can add air if necessary, then return to the
> tire place to have the tire purged and refilled for free.
>
> I would've laughed, except I trust this place. Anyone know anything about this?
>
> fs
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