Hickory Flash

Nitrogen in tires is the big deal now. Has anyone done this with Tire sensors? Will they read the same? Will Nitro damage the sensors?
Thanks

cclive

No effect whatsoever on the sensors....nitrogen is slightly better than air but don't pay extra money for it...Costco does it free.

steve miller

Doesn't damage the sensors. I just think it's a bunch of . Another way for someone to make money off you. Our cars don't fly!

jdurhan

I had nitro in my 06 tires, works fine with all sensors but I tend to think a waste of time and money. I'm back to air in my 07.JMO

rjwoerheide

Waste of time and money. And once you have Nitrogen in your tires you can't fill them with regular air (which is %70 nitrogen, by the way) or you lose any benefits. There was another thread about this a few weeks ago you might search for. It had lots of interesting responses ... most of which came back to the same conclusion: waste of time and money, with added inconvenience.

Racer86

Used on race cars because it is an easy way to fill the tires with DRY air(nitrogen) If you add air from a "wet" compressor, the water vapor inside the tires can flash to steam with the high tire temps experienced on track. This expansion will increase the tire pressure and effect the handling of the car. If you use dry air (or Dried Air) from a properly maintained compressor, That is all you really need for the street

johnodrake

I've always used nitrogen in my tires...well, 78% nitrogen anyway

Hickory Flash

Thanks for the info

dvilin

User 020720

I prefer this instead: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=45

Seriously, this whole nitrogen horse has been beaten to death over and over.

SanDiegoBert

Now there's a neat idea

Vette_DD

Yes, there have been a FEW links on it here. Not practical for about 98% of forum members. Not many places you can find it.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2043592

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=nitrogen

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=nitrogen

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=nitrogen

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=nitrogen

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=nitrogen

vetsvett

You gotta be kiddin me? Right? First of all, Nitrogen is cheaper then the canned air you're buying. If I want seasoned air, I'll just fire up my air compressor 4 times a year and re-inflate my tires - for free C'mon man, whats up with that???

cclive

Like I said, don't spend money on it...Costco does it free.

talon90

Air is 78% nitrogen. Switching to 100% nitrogen will have zero effect on your tire sensors. In fact, the only effect it will have in every day use is that your wallet will get lighter as you pay to inflate your tires. It is a complete and total waste of money for everyday driving. It's benefits come from:

- Long term storage.
- Automobile racing where even a fraction of a pound can affect handling.
- Aircraft tires as it doesn't support combustion.

vetsvett

Whats the catch? I wonder if Sams club will follow???

Roush

Where I bought my car, the dealership had already filled the tires with Nitrogen. I didn't have much choice in the matter but really does not concern me. We use Nitrogen in the race car tires but more out of necessity than anything.

User 020720

Dude it was a joke, relax.

Wayne O

If your nitrogen source is free and convenient you might consider using it, otherwise don't bother. From what I've read, most sources can't supply the purity level needed for nitrogen to be effective anyway. IMO and for all practical purposes...it's a total waste.

BigJoe

Great! If you happen to be by a CostCo when you have that low tire...