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Nitrous vs. Regular in tires

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Lopez92311, May 22, 2013.

  1. Lopez92311

    Lopez92311 Junior Member

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    Has anyone used nitrous in the tire as opposed to regular air? Do share...
     
    #1 Lopez92311, May 22, 2013
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    In an ordinary street car, nitrogen in the tires is pretty much useless snake oil. The air you breathe and use to fill your tires at the gas station is I believe 82% nitrogen.
     
    #2 Jon Hagen, May 22, 2013
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    78% N in normal air.
     
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    "Nitrous" = Nitrous oxide = laughing gas at the dentist office = oxygen booster when injected into an engine.

    Nitrogen = largest component of Earth atmosphere and when used at higher concentrations to fill a tire provides somewhat better resistance to leakage due to larger molecular size and more temperature / pressure stability. Checking your tire pressure regularly and adjusting it accordingly achieves the same goal.

    Some tire chains "nitronize" your tires for free. I wouldn't pay for it, though.
     
    #4 car compulsive, May 23, 2013
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