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xLoGiK1 · 09-07-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shift

I dont believe there is any real performance difference between running nitrogen and oxygen in your tires.

Only real difference is nitrogen is more dense and wont leak as fast from the tire as oxygen especially when its sitting still in the colder months

I was just asking because I'm pretty sure my tires have nitrogen in them and i recently got a flat tire and had no choice but to put air in the tire. So i wanted to know if that was bad for the tire.

Ironheadspearo · 09-07-2010, 09:58 AM

I fill mine with nitrox 36%, thats how I roll

Shift · 09-07-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xLoGiK1

I was just asking because I'm pretty sure my tires have nitrogen in them and i recently got a flat tire and had no choice but to put air in the tire. So i wanted to know if that was bad for the tire.

Short answer = no

RunningOnEmpty · 09-07-2010, 10:51 AM

I don't have to pay for nitrogen in my tires. My dealer takes care of that for me whenever I need it.

If I ever had a flat then I would just call Chevy roadside assistance and have it towed to the dealer. Got it with my factory warranty so might as well put it to good use.

xLoGiK1 · 09-07-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunningOnEmpty

I don't have to pay for nitrogen in my tires. My dealer takes care of that for me whenever I need it.

If I ever had a flat then I would just call Chevy roadside assistance and have it towed to the dealer. Got it with my factory warranty so might as well put it to good use.

In my situation I wasn't going to have it towed. I have an air compressor at my house and from there I took it to a tire place to get a tire plug in. When I go to the dealer for my next service appointment, i'll just ask them there if nitrogen was put into the tires.

RunningOnEmpty · 09-07-2010, 11:02 AM

Do you have green valve stem caps? If so then they put nitro in it.

xLoGiK1 · 09-07-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RunningOnEmpty

Do you have green valve stem caps? If so then they put nitro in it.

Yes I do, I mentioned it above.

RunningOnEmpty · 09-07-2010, 11:34 AM

Then yes, more likely than not, you have nitrogen in your tires. I'm not sure if they do it at the factory or at the dealer, though.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 09-07-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RunningOnEmpty

Then yes, more likely than not, you have nitrogen in your tires. I'm not sure if they do it at the factory or at the dealer, though.

They don't do it at the factory. It's a dealer gimmick. It's a moneymaker for the dealer. It's something the dealer offers, which is fine. Just politely decline.

its a syn · 09-07-2010, 11:46 AM

I use a very unique blend- 78%nitrogen,21%oxygen,1%secret blend and it really pisses me off when they want to charge me 25 cents to top off at the gas station!!!! lmao!

RunningOnEmpty · 09-07-2010, 11:47 AM

lol, you rhymed.

jrc1122 · 09-07-2010, 11:58 AM

I use Nitrous Oxide in my tires. 50 shot in each tire. That way I dont' have to worry about drivetrain loss, that power is straight to the ground baby!

xLoGiK1 · 09-07-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by its a syn

I use a very unique blend- 78%nitrogen,21%oxygen,1%secret blend and it really pisses me off when they want to charge me 25 cents to top off at the gas station!!!! lmao!

LMAO!

molloni · 09-07-2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

I use Nitrous Oxide in my tires. 50 shot in each tire. That way I dont' have to worry about drivetrain loss, that power is straight to the ground baby!

that's freakin hilarious! Better than the helium idea!

09-07-2010, 09:58 AM	#16
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	I fill mine with nitrox 36%, thats how I roll __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

09-07-2010, 10:51 AM	#18
RunningOnEmpty Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 172	I don't have to pay for nitrogen in my tires. My dealer takes care of that for me whenever I need it. If I ever had a flat then I would just call Chevy roadside assistance and have it towed to the dealer. Got it with my factory warranty so might as well put it to good use. __________________

09-07-2010, 11:02 AM	#20
RunningOnEmpty Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 172	Do you have green valve stem caps? If so then they put nitro in it. __________________

09-07-2010, 11:34 AM	#22
RunningOnEmpty Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 172	Then yes, more likely than not, you have nitrogen in your tires. I'm not sure if they do it at the factory or at the dealer, though. __________________

09-07-2010, 11:47 AM	#25
RunningOnEmpty Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 172	lol, you rhymed. __________________

09-07-2010, 11:46 AM	#24
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	I use a very unique blend- 78%nitrogen,21%oxygen,1%secret blend and it really pisses me off when they want to charge me 25 cents to top off at the gas station!!!! lmao!

09-07-2010, 11:58 AM	#26
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	I use Nitrous Oxide in my tires. 50 shot in each tire. That way I dont' have to worry about drivetrain loss, that power is straight to the ground baby! __________________ 2012 Mustang GT Premium Performance White 6-speed Manual

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