A local tire store is selling nitrogen to inflate car tires. They advertise it as increasing gas mileage. This sounds like pure, unadulterated BS to me.
2006-06-12 00:05:11 · 6 answers · asked by Boss429 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The only advantage nitrogen has over air is that it keeps a more consistent pressure under hard use (this is why race cars use it). So unless you're driving a couple hundred miles a day, there is absolutely no advantage to it. As far as increasing fuel mileage, I see scam written all over it. Just keep your tires properly inflated with air (check the pressure once a month) and you should be golden. HTH!!
2006-06-12 03:18:24 · answer #1 · answered by lugnutz59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nitrogen is used sometimes to inflate tires because it doesn't expand when heated as much as regular air. For a car used on the street, there is virtually no advantage that you will feel. It is occasionally used for racing purposes
2006-06-12 00:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by mr.e 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's lighter than air. it can improve gas mileage...but u'd barely notice. It improves mileage because it makes ur car lighter..but how much lighter?? well, it would be like removing 1 kid from the car..that much lighter. The downside to that tire is..if it somehow catches afire...ur tires blow up..nitrogen is deadly when exposed to fire. I wouldn't do it, not worth it. Stick with air =)
2006-06-12 00:11:41 · answer #3 · answered by mahjongdong 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
!st nitrogen is not flammable, second you tires might last longer but it's proabaly not worth the cost.....
2006-06-12 00:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by MC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nitrogen costs, air is free air must be better
2006-06-12 02:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by nicdane2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is BS, your right!
2006-06-12 00:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋