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From: 46th State, USA
I had nitrogen put in my new tires that were mounted on my Ultra Limited chrome wheels 3 days ago.
I love the new 90 degree valve stems.
I love the new 90 degree valve stems.
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From: 50 Miles North N.Y.C.
This was a big topic of discussion on another forum a few years back and speaking as someone with a Chem/Physics degree and who has worked a lot with compressed gasses 99% of the claims for using N2 to fill tires is pure hogwash and I think I've heard every claim that's been made.
Less pressure loss: Consumer reports needed to redesign their study because the physics aren't there to support even the little bit improvement they reported.
Preserves Tires: Again, think, tire don't rot from the inside out.
N2 doesn't expand so tire pressures remain stable: That requires re-writing the General Gas Law and is pure nonsense.
Airplanes use N2: True but for two reasons. One it prevents the possibility of moisture from collecting in tires and freezing at altitude and second N2 doesn't support combustion.
There are a lot more claims made, but you should get the idea. The only good thing about putting N2 in your tires is that its good for the dealer's bottom line.
Less pressure loss: Consumer reports needed to redesign their study because the physics aren't there to support even the little bit improvement they reported.
Preserves Tires: Again, think, tire don't rot from the inside out.
N2 doesn't expand so tire pressures remain stable: That requires re-writing the General Gas Law and is pure nonsense.
Airplanes use N2: True but for two reasons. One it prevents the possibility of moisture from collecting in tires and freezing at altitude and second N2 doesn't support combustion.
There are a lot more claims made, but you should get the idea. The only good thing about putting N2 in your tires is that its good for the dealer's bottom line.
Last edited by carlo; Mar 16, 2011 at 11:02 AM. Reason: :)
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Eugene, Oregon
"There are a lot more claims made, but you should get the idea. The only good thing about putting N2 in your tires is that its good for the dealer's bottom line."
Well, that, and the fact that your bike is just that much less likely to spontaneously combust...
Well, that, and the fact that your bike is just that much less likely to spontaneously combust...
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