Inflating tyres with dry nitrogen

vikram_d · 13th September 2007, 08:00

Finally I know. Thanks tsk. But dont you think that this was true for normal tyres and not tubeless radials?

Tubeless radial are much stronger than normal tyres and also if you just fill to manufacturers recommended pressure than you should not face any problems. Do you agree?

anupmathur · 13th September 2007, 08:58

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

Tubeless radial are much stronger than normal tyres and also if you just fill to manufacturers recommended pressure than you should not face any problems. Do you agree?

Yes, that should be OK, theoretically. Problem is that a lot of pertol pumps have poorly maintained/uncalibrated gauges at their air station. Since under-inflation can be very dangerous, it is wiser to keep a 'margin' in hand and fill up a wee bit extra. If you have your own, reliable gauge, by all means stay with recommended pressure.

vikram_d · 13th September 2007, 09:16

Well I have my own gauge and I also use a tyre pressure monitoring system in my car.

So for me manufacturer recommendation it is. Thanks for clarifying guys.

BWN · 13th September 2007, 09:36

I am running a set of new Goodyear Eagles for my baleno and i inflate it with Nitrogen.

Advantage are Lower Deflation Rate(1 PSI per 2-3 Months) and and Nitrogen dosn't heat quickly like Compressed air, particularly on concrete roads.

I am maintaining 30 PSI though recomended is 29 PSI.Ride is a bit harder but has amaging road grip.I am planning to ride on 28-29 PSI sometime later.

anupmathur · 13th September 2007, 12:29

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Originally Posted by BWN

I am running a set of new Goodyear Eagles for my baleno and i inflate it with Nitrogen.
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I am maintaining 30 PSI though recomended is 29 PSI.Ride is a bit harder but has amaging road grip.I am planning to ride on 28-29 PSI sometime later.

If expansion of N2 is less than compressed air (for whatever reason), it would be ill advised to reduce pressure below the recommended value. At highway speeds the excessive flexing (because of N2 not expanding as much as compressed air) of the sidewalls might lead to blowout. At the very least the temps the tyres will have to endure would be higher, leading to accelerated wear.

cdcruz · 16th September 2007, 23:35

Hi,

Can someone let me know where in Bangalore (preferably South Bangalore) do they offer Nitrogen filling ?

Thanks
Ches

jassi · 17th September 2007, 12:05

I have only seen it in one place - which is Madhus tires under the flyover near Divyashree chambers

Nikhilb2008 · 17th September 2007, 18:54

It is under the richmond road flyover (from double road side).

Nikhilb2008 · 17th September 2007, 18:56

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Originally Posted by bottle

sorry missed your post.. i guess its undercalibrated as well or that i need to reduce psi a bit.

regarding tyres i wore the fronts out real bad during track day so replaced them alone

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Originally Posted by bottle

just filled nitrogen and find the ride a lot more harder than air

can really feel the bumps and ride is a bit bouncy .. tyres also feel quite hard now compared to when it was on air. filled at 28psi

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Originally Posted by bottle

front tubeless and back tubed , filled at xl tyre shop

What happened ?? Is it still too hard ??

PS: Come to Bangalore.... free nitrogen inflation for you :

Shankyz · 17th September 2007, 21:13

Where in Delhi/Noida, do I get to fill Nitrogen for free ? Any members know of any Petrol pumps that offer it and are functional ?

Thanks

Eddy · 17th September 2007, 22:31

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Originally Posted by Shankyz

Where in Delhi/Noida, do I get to fill Nitrogen for free ? Any members know of any Petrol pumps that offer it and are functional ?

Thanks

Have seen one in Dwarka, if that helps

EDIT: Oops, just read yr post again. The dwarka guy charges 20 bucks. Not sure if thats per tyre or for the entire set

Nikhilb2008 · 17th September 2007, 22:42

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Have seen one in Dwarka, if that helps

EDIT: Oops, just read yr post again. The dwarka guy charges 20 bucks. Not sure if thats per tyre or for the entire set

It has to be per tyre....

pujaari · 6th November 2007, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Shankyz

Where in Delhi/Noida, do I get to fill Nitrogen for free ? Any members know of any Petrol pumps that offer it and are functional ?

Thanks

The Indian Oil COCO pump right opposite Hyatt New Delhi is currently offering it free of charge.You may just tip the attendant if you wish

varma · 6th November 2007, 14:48

Does anyone know whether it is available in Hyderabad? If yes then where is it?

kaps_loves_fiat · 18th November 2007, 22:55

any filling station in mumbai??

13th September 2007, 08:00	#181
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Finally I know. Thanks tsk. But dont you think that this was true for normal tyres and not tubeless radials? Tubeless radial are much stronger than normal tyres and also if you just fill to manufacturers recommended pressure than you should not face any problems. Do you agree?
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13th September 2007, 09:16	#183
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Well I have my own gauge and I also use a tyre pressure monitoring system in my car. So for me manufacturer recommendation it is. Thanks for clarifying guys.
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13th September 2007, 09:36	#184
BWN BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toulouse Posts: 114 Thanked: Once	I am running a set of new Goodyear Eagles for my baleno and i inflate it with Nitrogen. Advantage are Lower Deflation Rate(1 PSI per 2-3 Months) and and Nitrogen dosn't heat quickly like Compressed air, particularly on concrete roads. I am maintaining 30 PSI though recomended is 29 PSI.Ride is a bit harder but has amaging road grip.I am planning to ride on 28-29 PSI sometime later.
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16th September 2007, 23:35	#186
cdcruz Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi, Can someone let me know where in Bangalore (preferably South Bangalore) do they offer Nitrogen filling ? Thanks Ches
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17th September 2007, 12:05	#187
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	I have only seen it in one place - which is Madhus tires under the flyover near Divyashree chambers
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17th September 2007, 18:54	#188
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,140 Times	It is under the richmond road flyover (from double road side).
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17th September 2007, 21:13	#190
Shankyz BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 196 Thanked: 2 Times	Where in Delhi/Noida, do I get to fill Nitrogen for free ? Any members know of any Petrol pumps that offer it and are functional ? Thanks
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6th November 2007, 14:48	#194
varma BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 25 Thanked: 4 Times	Does anyone know whether it is available in Hyderabad? If yes then where is it?
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18th November 2007, 22:55	#195
kaps_loves_fiat Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	any filling station in mumbai??
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