We use it in aviation for all struts, and heavy/fast landing planes tires
due to the fact that there is no water to freeze and corrode the struts, and
for the tires because when they blow next to a brake fire, the nitrogen
doesn't help feed the flame, and could blow out the fire. Also a nice
effect of nitrogen is that is denser by itself and has a harder time getting
through the rubber than other gasses found in compressed air. I don't see
any real benefit for passenger cars over keeping on top of your tires
especially during times of temperature changes.
Joe
- Original Message -----
From: <peugfan@juno.com>
To: <peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 4:34 PM
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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