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Post by numo on Oct 26, 2010 18:47:30 GMT 8
Hi all, I just added nitrogen into my tyres from Pitstop Tyres. They currently offering F.O.C. nitrogen promo. I'm not affiliated in any way with Pitstop but this is a super good lobang to share and also in appreciation to towkay Edmund for his excellent service and time (only go there for this freebie la.. Lol) Top bloke!
My 2cents here after driving a few hrs: 1) Road noise less audible. 2) Drive with more confidence now as knowing tyres will not overheat. 3) Tyres cool down very fast. 4) Mileage to be monitored again but should be better as tyre pressure consistent for a longer period.
Worth to give this "mod" a try. Not sure when exactly promo end though.
Cheers!
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Post by nite2nite on Oct 26, 2010 19:20:42 GMT 8
Great sharing... -- tot mine is always settled at federal... lol
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Post by No name on Oct 26, 2010 19:46:10 GMT 8
oh, no need to change tyres with them to get the promo?
just go there ask for free nitrogen promo, can?
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Post by numo on Oct 26, 2010 21:33:33 GMT 8
Yup, no need purchase anything. Just ask for the nitrogen promo will do.
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Post by johnnyg on Oct 26, 2010 23:12:09 GMT 8
More from a guy using Nitrogen for the past 5yrs going 6yrs.
From experience. Air pressure can maintain for 2 - 3 mths. And when check only drop 10kpa.
Increased tire life span. (Provided that u rotate them)
Reduction of unnecessary increase of tire air pressure when travelling long distances.
Mileage no difference.
Tires might still overheat, bcoz the friction, wear on tear on rubber when running on road, generates heat on the rubber itself.
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Post by corgel on Nov 2, 2010 9:44:25 GMT 8
u all do realise that normal air contains 80% nitrogen right?
gotta ask wat's the process of filling up with nitrogen? do they deflate the tyres fully or deflate halfway?
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Post by tanjm348 on Nov 2, 2010 15:21:20 GMT 8
u all do realise that normal air contains 80% nitrogen right? gotta ask wat's the process of filling up with nitrogen? do they deflate the tyres fully or deflate halfway? Corgel you got a point. Don't think can ever deflate fully
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Post by nite2nite on Nov 3, 2010 10:21:51 GMT 8
Therefore... even with Nitrogen tyres, you are still ard 80% filled with Nitrogen....
Normal air also 80% nitrogen... lol
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Post by ceratopia on Nov 3, 2010 15:20:08 GMT 8
Article below from UK's AA.
Filling Tyres with Nitrogen Beneficial in specialist applications
The air we breath (and the normal compressed air used to inflate tyres) contains 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen and 1% other gases.
Purified nitrogen has been used to inflate tyres on aircraft and racing cars for many years, but now some tyre specialists are offering nitrogen inflation for ordinary car and van tyres.
The advantages of using nitrogen in specialist applications are clear
Planes fly at heights where temperatures may be as low as -40C. Any moisture in the tyres can freeze causing vibration and balance problems when landing. Pure nitrogen is dry so eliminates this problem (as would using dried compressed air) In motor sport the smallest fraction of a second can make the difference between winning and losing. Filling with nitrogen can reduce tyre pressure variation caused by changes in tyre temperature. For passenger car applications the main claims seem to be
Reduced corrosion – because unlike air there's no moisture in pure nitrogen Slower rate of pressure loss – because nitrogen molecules are larger than oxygen molecules (which make up 21% of compressed air) Leakage can occur through the tyre's inner liner but can also occur through the valve, punctures, or failure of the seal between tyre and wheel rim. Pure nitrogen might leak more slowly through the liner, but regular checks of tyre condition and pressures will still be essential.
Corrosion of the tyre through use of normal compressed air alone is most unlikely because only the outer tread band of a car tyre contains steel – the amount of moisture reaching it from the inside is minimal.
Changing to nitrogen involves removing all the air which is already in the tyres and then re-inflating them with purified compressed nitrogen. There will be a one-off charge per tyre but once filled with nitrogen any future top-ups would also have to be with nitrogen if any advantages are to be maintained.
Overall, while accepting the possibility of purified nitrogen being of benefit in certain applications, we don't think that the cost and possible inconvenience are justified for normal passenger car use.
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Post by nite2nite on Nov 4, 2010 14:41:47 GMT 8
At the end of the day, do whatever mod, as long u happy can liao...
but hor... happy but legal hor.. cos u happily illegal, TP/LTA happily catch u... u become unhappy liao...
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Post by dex2008 on Nov 8, 2010 18:58:13 GMT 8
Anyway using 100% nitrogen, in my personal opinion. Its save the trouble of maintaining the tyre pressure during each time, i pump petrol.
But on the other hand, if u seldom monitor the tyres pressure also not good.
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