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Pokergirl · 02-21-2010, 09:57 AM

would someone tell me if i should put nitrogen in my tires? just a thought because its going to start getting hot here in Ca and i want consistant tires pressures....good idea or not and how much should it cost me?

Garrett · 02-21-2010, 10:04 AM

If you want the most consistant tire pressure I would use Nitrogen. That is exactly why the race car teams use it.

Indpowr · 02-21-2010, 10:08 AM

We use it in the Camaro but not the Vette. I was told that Nitro helps keep the chrome from going bad. No idea if it works...LOL

SSOOCH · 02-21-2010, 10:22 AM

Do it!

Michael_Js · 02-21-2010, 12:46 PM

There's a couple of threads on this...My feeling, it's better to use it, however, think of refills or top offs...

You can spend $16 ( or such) at Costco for a first time fill, then subsequent refills are free. However, it is SUCH a hassle to do every time I need a few pounds, that I gave up...

So, if it's easy to get, then go for it! Otherwise, it's not worth it - IMO...

Pokergirl · 02-21-2010, 01:54 PM

Thanks Micheal_Js, i have a Costco membership and am going to do it... Nice car by the way!

axis · 02-21-2010, 02:22 PM

My feeling is that IF your tires are going to last 40-50k miles (several years), it may be worth it. Since the PZero's would be lucky to last more than 12-16k miles (~1yr), what's the point.

On the Racecar note, they're speeds and traction are tire pressure dependent so that's why they use it. For a DD, you don't need to be that precise.

2ndgenz28 · 02-21-2010, 02:22 PM

Long as your able to keep on top of it, ya know access to the gas to fill up n down as needed... its great.

tired it but got sick of havign to take time to visit the tire dealer, wait for cars to get out of the way. Some reason they won't put a hose out front

Probably 90% air in mine again by now.
And is easier, I can fill my own tires at home 24/7

If I was richer though id pay for a tank to keep around. A small suba type tank can do like 20 tires.

d69chris · 02-21-2010, 02:24 PM

What....Costco? Will have to check that out.

I did it, but am sorry I did. If you will keep the tires on the car always, do it.

Top offs are an issue. I am also plan on changing wheels/tires when I go to the track. Everytime I do, I will have to reset the TPMS sensors by letting the air(nitrogen) out & refilling. That means going somewhere to do it, paying someone more money, or buying a nitrogen bottle and refilling it. I have a 5gal air bottle, but don't know if I can use that.

Did not think this one all the ay through. SOP

camaro5 · 02-21-2010, 03:30 PM

Interesting...

It's dry, that's a great benefit. Among other things, pressure sensors hate being drenched in moisture.

Top-offs dilute it, but perhaps it's still dry enough to provide a benefit.

Costco DOES rock the nitrogen.

skuttduck · 02-21-2010, 03:34 PM

If the tire shop filled my winter tires with it, then I see no need for it. I lost 5 lbs of pressure when it got cold.

Most of the "air" that you breathe is nitrogen anyhow.

tom692010 · 02-21-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

My feeling is that IF your tires are going to last 40-50k miles (several years), it may be worth it. Since the PZero's would be lucky to last more than 12-16k miles (~1yr), what's the point.

On the Racecar note, they're speeds and traction are tire pressure dependent so that's why they use it. For a DD, you don't need to be that precise.

I'm not sure how you drive but after 13k miles my Pzero" have plenty of tread life left and I've only had it 8mo.

Mr Twisty · 02-21-2010, 06:19 PM

I run a 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.93% argon mix in all my tires.

edog · 02-21-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom692010

I'm not sure how you drive but after 13k miles my Pzero" have plenty of tread life left and I've only had it 8mo.

I must agree. I have 12k on mine and they are not even close to being done. I guess, the more you play the quicker you pay.

02-21-2010, 09:57 AM	#1
Pokergirl Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 84 View My Garage	nitrogen in tires or not? would someone tell me if i should put nitrogen in my tires? just a thought because its going to start getting hot here in Ca and i want consistant tires pressures....good idea or not and how much should it cost me?

02-21-2010, 10:04 AM	#2
Garrett G-Man Drives: 2ss Aqua Blue Mettalic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 152 View My Garage	If you want the most consistant tire pressure I would use Nitrogen. That is exactly why the race car teams use it. __________________ G-Man

02-21-2010, 10:22 AM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Do it! __________________

02-21-2010, 12:46 PM	#5
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	There's a couple of threads on this...My feeling, it's better to use it, however, think of refills or top offs... You can spend $16 ( or such) at Costco for a first time fill, then subsequent refills are free. However, it is SUCH a hassle to do every time I need a few pounds, that I gave up... So, if it's easy to get, then go for it! Otherwise, it's not worth it - IMO... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

02-21-2010, 02:22 PM	#7
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	My feeling is that IF your tires are going to last 40-50k miles (several years), it may be worth it. Since the PZero's would be lucky to last more than 12-16k miles (~1yr), what's the point. On the Racecar note, they're speeds and traction are tire pressure dependent so that's why they use it. For a DD, you don't need to be that precise. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

02-21-2010, 10:08 AM	#3
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	We use it in the Camaro but not the Vette. I was told that Nitro helps keep the chrome from going bad. No idea if it works...LOL

02-21-2010, 01:54 PM	#6
Pokergirl Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 84 View My Garage	Thanks Micheal_Js, i have a Costco membership and am going to do it... Nice car by the way!

02-21-2010, 02:22 PM	#8
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Long as your able to keep on top of it, ya know access to the gas to fill up n down as needed... its great. tired it but got sick of havign to take time to visit the tire dealer, wait for cars to get out of the way. Some reason they won't put a hose out front Probably 90% air in mine again by now. And is easier, I can fill my own tires at home 24/7 If I was richer though id pay for a tank to keep around. A small suba type tank can do like 20 tires.

02-21-2010, 02:24 PM	#9
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	What....Costco? Will have to check that out. I did it, but am sorry I did. If you will keep the tires on the car always, do it. Top offs are an issue. I am also plan on changing wheels/tires when I go to the track. Everytime I do, I will have to reset the TPMS sensors by letting the air(nitrogen) out & refilling. That means going somewhere to do it, paying someone more money, or buying a nitrogen bottle and refilling it. I have a 5gal air bottle, but don't know if I can use that. Did not think this one all the ay through. SOP __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

02-21-2010, 03:30 PM	#10
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	Interesting... It's dry, that's a great benefit. Among other things, pressure sensors hate being drenched in moisture. Top-offs dilute it, but perhaps it's still dry enough to provide a benefit. Costco DOES rock the nitrogen.

02-21-2010, 03:34 PM	#11
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,529	If the tire shop filled my winter tires with it, then I see no need for it. I lost 5 lbs of pressure when it got cold. Most of the "air" that you breathe is nitrogen anyhow.

02-21-2010, 06:19 PM	#13
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	I run a 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.93% argon mix in all my tires. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

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