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Offline Seldom Seen Slim

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Nitrogen in tires
« on: October 07, 2004, 03:13:00 PM »
I've been asked why (some) racers use nitrogen instead of air in tires.  I've got lots of answers I could give, even including 'cause it's so inexpensive to get a tankfull and keep it handy instead of lugging a compressor around in the support truck.
 
 I'd sure appreciate some good feedback to pass on to others.  Thanks. . .
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Tom M Shannon

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Re: Nitrogen in tires
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2004, 04:43:00 PM »
Jon; try this link
 
 http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question594.htm
 
 PS hope to see you & Nancy at World Finals!Leave the cold weather at home...LOL
 
 Tom Shannon
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Offline John Burk

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Re: Nitrogen in tires
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2004, 01:40:00 PM »
Nitrogen in a tire expands 4% less when it gets hot , is dry , leaks out 30% slower and doesn't oxidize the rubber as it leaks through - Not a big deal for LSR .
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