Nitrogen in tires

[Jeff]

Just gotta ask.  

Anybody ever played with it?

(and don't reply "yes! I put 78% nitrogen in the tires every time I fill them with air")

[PJ]

Very common in drag racing, where slight amounts of tire pressure really make a big difference. But I don't think it would be worth the hassle and expense for roadracing.

[Gixxerblade]

Very common in drag racing, where slight amounts of tire pressure really make a big difference. But I don't think it would be worth the hassle and expense for roadracing.

If its not worth the hassle then why do factory teams do it?  ??? I think its for that extra edge like rebuilding an engine after a race type thing that they do.

[Super Dave]

Depends.

It's been done at Daytona with Dunlops.

[Jeff]

I know it's common in drag racing, nascar, probably AMA, every airline tire, and now available at many common tire stores when you get new tires.  Just didn't know if anyone 'local' has tried it.

Nitrogen itself is very cheap and extremely available, so expense isn't really an issue.  

[Steviebee]

the main reason is not that its the magical properties of nitrogen.
It's that it is something  CONSISTANT !  
no changes humidity in the air or stuff like that.

No, its not lighter
No, it doesnt change the termpature of the tire.
No, its not gonna get you in the 12's

[PJ]

If its not worth the hassle then why do factory teams do it?  

We're talking about CCS racing here. I doubt that any of us at the club level could tell the difference.

Better to spend your money, time or other resources you have on something that's really going to make you faster or keep you safer.

[spyderchick]

I wonder if Ed Key is lurking this thread... ;D

[Eric Kelcher]

I know for some it is just easier, a tank of nitrogen is easier to haul around than an air compressor, and find a good outlet that won't trip etc etc.

For most people they will not notice a difference, but there are people that want to eliminate as many variables as possible boiling water in tires, summer/winter, EPA zoned,  formulations and debris/water in pump gas, etc etc

[Al_Soran]

I'll settle for round, black and sticky...regardless of what's in 'em! ;D

[PJ]

I wonder if Ed Key is lurking this thread... ;D

Nah. Ed's way beyond nitrogen. Knowing him, he's probably using helium for lighter weight...  ;)

[Protein Filled]

Heck, Ed is probably using Hydrogen. Helium is too heavy!  ;D