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What are the advantages of filling nitrogen in automobile tires?
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∙ 11y ago
Larger molecule so it will not leak as easily.
Less pressure change due to temperature.
Is dry, does not oxidize rim or tire.
Larger molecule so it will not leak as easily.
Less pressure change due to temperature.
Is dry, does not oxidize rim or tire.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoLarger molecule so it will not leak as easily.
Less pressure change due to temperature.
Is dry, does not oxidize rim or tire.
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What is used in filling airplane tires?
nitrogen
Could CO2 be sequestered in automobile tires?
No, if anything other than air, it should be nitrogen.
Is nitrogen in tires?
Well, since the atmosphere is almost 80% nitrogen to start with, it'd be hard to avoid it. Some to to the extra effort of filling with "pure" nitrogen, although the advantage for a regular driver are slim-to-none.
What is the difference between pneumatic tires and automobile tires?
Nothing, an automobile tire is a pneumatic tire.
Is nitrogen in tires better?
Yes, nitrogen is more stable than air in tires.
Why is nitrogen bad for tires?
It is not. That is why a lot of tire shops fill tires with only nitrogen.
Does Costco inflate your tires with nitrogen for free?
Yes, Costo does inflate the tires with nitrogen for free.
Do you have nitrogen fill for tires?
no, however their is a shop that puts nitrogen oxide in low profile wheels and tires.
Do automobile tires float?
Yes. If inflated.
Where can i get nitrogen for tires?
Many industrial supply companies will sell you compressed tanks of dry nitrogen that would be suitable for tires. For normal auto tires, regular air is fine, but nitrogen is often used to inflate the tires of race cars and airplanes.
Why do tyres have air in them?
Good question. First you should understand that not all tires do, many are solid, some have nitrogen instead of air. Automobile tires were once usually solid, but the pneumatic tire (tyre) was a far more comfortable ride, and it was lighter and cheaper.
What do NASCAR teams do to make their tires stable?
They fill their tires with nitrogen.
