ANybody else put nitrogen in there tires. just wondering if its worth the extra change.when i got my new tires they were filled with it and i looked and my bill and they charge 22.00 to fill em

 

I don't, but after googling it, maybe someday:

Nitrogen Tire Inflation

Nitrogen tire inflation is one of the newest trends in automotive maintenance. No, this isn't a gimmick. This simple and inexpensive alternative to standard air inflation provides considerable benefits for your vehicle. Nitrogen inflation machines have been cost prohibitive that only Airlines, NASA, Military and other large budgeted organizations have been to acquire these machines...until now!

Nitrogen is a dry, inert gas used for years nationwide to inflate race car tires, commercial airline tires, off-road truck tires, the U.S. Space Shuttle tires, and U.S. military vehicle tires. Nitrogen can actually be used to put out fire as it contains no oxygen.

Regular Air is a sponge. Air is capable of holding a considerable amount of water vapor. When air is squeezed it has less ability to hold water vapor, so some water molecules clump together and form droplets, which is known as condensation.
Potomac Nitrogen Tire Inflation, Rockville, MD 20851

Tires filled with nitrogen perform better, last longer, and function with a greater degree of reliability than tires inflated with standard air. Also ideal for cars that are not driven often.
Potomac Nitro Nitrogen Tire Inflation

Driver Observations
# Tires are Quieter Feel More Solid & Responsive
# Road Bumps Feel Muted
# Improved Braking
# Improved Road Tracking
# Tires run Cooler & Faster

Nitrogen Is Safe
Nitrogen is a completely safe, non-flammable, inert gas and can be used to put out fire.

Better Fuel Mileage
With improved tire inflation comes improved gas mileage. You can save as much as five percent of your gas expenses when your tires are filled with nitrogen.

Longer Tire Life
Oxygen is your tire's worst enemy. It causes oxidation of the rubber in the tire and slowly weakens the tread, referred to as "fatigue" or "aging." Because nitrogen is a clean, moisture-free gas, it slows down internal tire oxidation, which slows down the aging process of your tires, allowing them to perform at optimum levels longer.

Enhanced Performance
Nitrogen helps maintain proper tire inflation, allowing your tires to run cooler. This increases tread life, the tires roll will better grip and you will gain better control of your vehicle.

 

Thanks. after reading that i think it is worth the little bit of change to keep em filled. i know in nascar they have been using it for years they even use it for there wrenches

 

In all reality, the air we breathe and currently fill our tires with is only 25% or so less nitrogen content than what you get when you nitro your tires. I am going to do it, but I work at a BMW shop and we have a nitro machine, so I can do it for free, otherwise I'd probably not pay for it. Just keep up with your tire pressures as you should (I check mine at least twice a month), and your MPG won't suffer. The real benefit to nitro, though, is the decreased rubber degradation, as stated in Steven's post.

I did it to my former 07 ST, but then two weeks later it was totalled by a tree, so I didn't really get to evaluate how much it benefitted me, lol. I can tell you the tires did stay inflated with a 75ft tall pine tree resting on them.

 

LOL! It was totaled by a tree? As in, you drove into a tree, or a tree fell onto your vehicle? It was just funny how you put it, and sucks that it happened, either way... at least you're okay.

 

yea i think one of the other things is that with the nitro you dont get that water vapor you get with reg air

 

Totalled by a tree in that the SOB fell down on my truck! It fell across the bed just behind the rear axle. Destroyed the bed, and bent the frame. The insurance paid the truck off in full and here I am with a new SLT 4.7 in lieu of my ST. No complaints here, lol. If you search my posts, my very first thread includes pics of my dearly departed ST.

 

yeah i got nitrogen in all my tires (on my 20" and 22")...have had for awhile now and haven't had any problems what-so-ever...it was "free" when i bought my tires and had them mounted

 

This topic comes up every year. For the record the air you breath is 78% nitrogen so the extra 22% gives you what? An empty wallet? Yup. You will find just as many reviews saying that it's a bunch of BS as you will saying that it works. Personally I think it's a bunch of BS.

 

That is very intresting