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Rehaan · 7th November 2004, 02:57

Hi,

Well firstly, "Air" as we know it is aldready 78% nitrogen by volume.
(Carbon & oxygen accounting for the majority of the remaining 22%)

I guess the main advantage of nitrogen in tires is that it does not permeate through the tire as easily as the other gasses in air, hence you tire pressure doesnt drop as quickly as it might normally.
(This can be said to provide better milage, handling, treadware since tire pressure is more likely to be set right for a longer duration)

In addition to that, nitrogen doesnt combine with the metal rims or rubber tire easily. Which could be said to resist corrosion better. (Along with the fact that compress nitrogen wont contain as much water vapour).

Chances are that when you fill compressed nitrogen its actually 90-95% nitrogen, since making it pure 100% nitrogen would be a difficult and more expensive process.

I have never tried this, nor do i know anyone who has... but i see that it is becoming mainstream in some places, including the fact that some tire companies are researching and pushing this concept.

Hope that helps,
cya
R

7th November 2004, 02:57	#3 (permalink)
Rehaan Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay / New York Posts: 7,574	Hi, Well firstly, "Air" as we know it is aldready 78% nitrogen by volume. (Carbon & oxygen accounting for the majority of the remaining 22%) I guess the main advantage of nitrogen in tires is that it does not permeate through the tire as easily as the other gasses in air, hence you tire pressure doesnt drop as quickly as it might normally. (This can be said to provide better milage, handling, treadware since tire pressure is more likely to be set right for a longer duration) In addition to that, nitrogen doesnt combine with the metal rims or rubber tire easily. Which could be said to resist corrosion better. (Along with the fact that compress nitrogen wont contain as much water vapour). Chances are that when you fill compressed nitrogen its actually 90-95% nitrogen, since making it pure 100% nitrogen would be a difficult and more expensive process. I have never tried this, nor do i know anyone who has... but i see that it is becoming mainstream in some places, including the fact that some tire companies are researching and pushing this concept. Hope that helps, cya R __________________ The memory of you will ride by our side forever.