Is it better to fill your tires with nitrogen? - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

ToyFigure · 10-22-2009, 11:45 AM

I have heard about this for a while and know that race cars do it. But keep in mind those racing tires are made of totally different materials than our DOT approved ones we use on our cars (at least I hope all of you are

).

Last week one of my buds got her tires filled with nitro and she claimed it does make a difference but I said it's all in her mind

She has Yoko's Avid 255/45-17 all around.

Your take on this?

hyperlite · 10-22-2009, 01:10 PM

Well I just got new tires put on my dads car for him while he was at work and had my 6. And discount tire put nitrogen in the Michelins. From what I understand Nitrogen reacts less to heat than air so you supposedly have less pressure variation. Nissan started this whole trend with the GT-R if I'm right.

y2kc0wb0y · 10-22-2009, 01:13 PM

^^^ F1 actually

Mz6GreyGhost · 10-22-2009, 03:26 PM

QUOTE (hyperlite @ Oct 22 2009, 01:10 PM)

Quote:

From what I understand Nitrogen reacts less to heat than air so you supposedly have less pressure variation.[/b]

True. How much of a difference in variation still varies depending on your source.

IMO, if the Nitrogen is free, I'll do it. If it costs $$$, I pass.

Omni · 10-22-2009, 03:48 PM

It looks like it only works for temperature extremes. There have been many threads on it already, and people in Alaska think it helps...
for the rest of us, we don't get our tires that hot from normal driving on highways, not even close lol

EDIT: oh and unless you have 2 valve stems, you arn't getting only nitrogen in there, ambiant air will still exist in the tire. Also our air is over 70% nitrogen (give or take) and I'm not sure how much more you will really get in there from doing that...it would be minimal gains, like having 85% nitrogen or 90 if you are lucky.

BlackCherry06 · 10-22-2009, 04:15 PM

2 friends....one with a Vette, the other with a G35 swear that they no longer have to periodically stop somewhere for an air 'top off' since they switched to nitrogen. For cars with extremely small aspect ratio tires, even a small temperature-enduced contraction could make a difference when the weather turns cold and triggers the TPMS.

Then there are people like me who keep an air tank filled and ready in the garage for when the weather turns cold. Tires always topped off, end of story. Perhaps Nitrogen is a reasonable investment if you're not likely to pay much attention to your tires or God forbid, check the pressure yourself.

Omni · 10-22-2009, 04:59 PM

haha!
Yup I have a 30 gallon compressor sitting there for me, was thinking of getting a 5 gallon tank for my trunk for emergencies in the winter. I haven't ever used nitrogen but it just seems like the effect would almost have to be imagined. btw 6>vette :P

MZR-6i · 10-27-2009, 05:35 PM

i have have had my tires filled since sept 08 and i have checked them with no change in pressure..........

KwRio142 · 10-28-2009, 05:55 PM

I have had my tires filled with Nitro for a year now. I have had no complaints or real pressure variances.

jmhinkle · 10-28-2009, 07:05 PM

You've had your tires filled with Nitro for a year? What's it like driving with a liquid in your tires? Better keeps flames away from them too!

Been a busy poster lately huh?

10-22-2009, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
ToyFigure Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CA, USA Posts: 288 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have heard about this for a while and know that race cars do it. But keep in mind those racing tires are made of totally different materials than our DOT approved ones we use on our cars (at least I hope all of you are ). Last week one of my buds got her tires filled with nitro and she claimed it does make a difference but I said it's all in her mind She has Yoko's Avid 255/45-17 all around. Your take on this? __________________ I'm a nobody...and nobody's perfect...so I'm PERFECT! My bumper sticker "If you can read this...I can slam on my brakes and sue you" 2004 6s MTX - glacier silver - NOT enough mods done yet!

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y2kc0wb0y Track Racer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington DC Posts: 485 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	^^^ F1 actually __________________ White Water Pearl MazdaSpeed 6

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BlackCherry06 Rally Racer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,083 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	2 friends....one with a Vette, the other with a G35 swear that they no longer have to periodically stop somewhere for an air 'top off' since they switched to nitrogen. For cars with extremely small aspect ratio tires, even a small temperature-enduced contraction could make a difference when the weather turns cold and triggers the TPMS. Then there are people like me who keep an air tank filled and ready in the garage for when the weather turns cold. Tires always topped off, end of story. Perhaps Nitrogen is a reasonable investment if you're not likely to pay much attention to your tires or God forbid, check the pressure yourself. __________________ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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MZR-6i Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i have have had my tires filled since sept 08 and i have checked them with no change in pressure.......... __________________ 04 6i HB, JDM EVO VIII style wing, espilir ASD springs, tokico shocks, customed single exhaust, Scat procar racing seats, Fujita Short RAM, Nex-O GS-5 wheels, Nexxen N5000 tires 225-40-18 (note) these are not all my mods..... Bodykits* Team Xplizit Cardomain Page ap-auto.com sponsored by: Six Feet Deep Clothing Amsoil Odyssey batteries

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jmhinkle Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 4,647 Thanks: 60 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts Groans: 1 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	You've had your tires filled with Nitro for a year? What's it like driving with a liquid in your tires? Better keeps flames away from them too! Been a busy poster lately huh? __________________ Yup, my car is stock.

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10-22-2009, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
hyperlite Drivers License Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I just got new tires put on my dads car for him while he was at work and had my 6. And discount tire put nitrogen in the Michelins. From what I understand Nitrogen reacts less to heat than air so you supposedly have less pressure variation. Nissan started this whole trend with the GT-R if I'm right.

10-28-2009, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
KwRio142 Drivers License Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Ca Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have had my tires filled with Nitro for a year now. I have had no complaints or real pressure variances.