Johnny
16-02-2009, 09:12 AM
Hiya..
Having tried and tested this ( worked in the tyre field, so was free and begging for the taking), I just wanted to say, what a load of shit this is, and maybe save some of you some money.
Firstly, Nitrogen is used for a few reasons.
a) Bigger, heavier particals, so air pressure can not seep through tyre itself ( tyres are purous, leave car bike sitting for a long period, and see tyre down/flat, well air pressure is lost through tyre itself, not some kid letting them down :p ).
b) Maintains air pressure, as bigger particals dont heat up as quick, and with heat gain, tyre pressure is also gained.
c) doesnt react with rim.
d) smoother ride, and longer lasting tyre life.
Well, there the reasons they are used and thats what is used to sell to customers, costs like $10 per tyre to inflate..
Debate time :lmao:
Look into it and somemore, and you will realize how much bullshit the above is.
First of all, the atmosphere contains 78% nitrogen, 21%oxygen, and a mixture of other gasses, so when inflating your tyre normallly anyway, you are getting 78% nitorgen anyway.
Though, when inflating and using nitrogen alone, it must be as close to 100% for it to be any good, moisture in tyres, air, compressor etc, that is just not possible to achieve, so, mmmm.
Expanding tyre life, well that comes down to tyre pressures and suspension, and wheel alignment on cars, The sales pitch of nitrogen doubling tyre life, debunked.
Another drawback is, if inflating with nitrogen, you must top up with nitrogen alone, now hang on, if tyre pressure is remained constant and not lost, why would you need to top up ?, slow leak, puncture aside, in which case your stuffed anyhow.
All the good using Nitrogen could be achieved by using normal inflating devices, and maintaining tyre pressure..
p.s, my tyres where inflated with nitrogen ( I deflated and inflated five times :lmao: to make sure there was no moisture left in tyres), they where set at 34 front, 36 rear. Bike has never spent more than a couple hrs at a time on sidestand, and always on stands, and not left sitting without it being turned over, ridden enough to keep things lubed and have blood circulating. Tyre pressures checked last night, and are 28 front, 29 rear. Loss of pressure through tyre itself, also debunked..
Bring on the debate, let me hear how well the salesmans pitch was that sold it to you :lmao:
:ayyy:
Having tried and tested this ( worked in the tyre field, so was free and begging for the taking), I just wanted to say, what a load of shit this is, and maybe save some of you some money.
Firstly, Nitrogen is used for a few reasons.
a) Bigger, heavier particals, so air pressure can not seep through tyre itself ( tyres are purous, leave car bike sitting for a long period, and see tyre down/flat, well air pressure is lost through tyre itself, not some kid letting them down :p ).
b) Maintains air pressure, as bigger particals dont heat up as quick, and with heat gain, tyre pressure is also gained.
c) doesnt react with rim.
d) smoother ride, and longer lasting tyre life.
Well, there the reasons they are used and thats what is used to sell to customers, costs like $10 per tyre to inflate..
Debate time :lmao:
Look into it and somemore, and you will realize how much bullshit the above is.
First of all, the atmosphere contains 78% nitrogen, 21%oxygen, and a mixture of other gasses, so when inflating your tyre normallly anyway, you are getting 78% nitorgen anyway.
Though, when inflating and using nitrogen alone, it must be as close to 100% for it to be any good, moisture in tyres, air, compressor etc, that is just not possible to achieve, so, mmmm.
Expanding tyre life, well that comes down to tyre pressures and suspension, and wheel alignment on cars, The sales pitch of nitrogen doubling tyre life, debunked.
Another drawback is, if inflating with nitrogen, you must top up with nitrogen alone, now hang on, if tyre pressure is remained constant and not lost, why would you need to top up ?, slow leak, puncture aside, in which case your stuffed anyhow.
All the good using Nitrogen could be achieved by using normal inflating devices, and maintaining tyre pressure..
p.s, my tyres where inflated with nitrogen ( I deflated and inflated five times :lmao: to make sure there was no moisture left in tyres), they where set at 34 front, 36 rear. Bike has never spent more than a couple hrs at a time on sidestand, and always on stands, and not left sitting without it being turned over, ridden enough to keep things lubed and have blood circulating. Tyre pressures checked last night, and are 28 front, 29 rear. Loss of pressure through tyre itself, also debunked..
Bring on the debate, let me hear how well the salesmans pitch was that sold it to you :lmao:
:ayyy: