Nitrogen in Tires - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

eTiMaGo · 10-01-2006, 09:17 PM

The shop where I got the car done up offered it for free, so I went for it, so why not give it a try?

YarisOwnersDad · 04-22-2009, 07:37 AM

No way I would have paid it, but the dealership that my Yaris came from on a dealer trade had added $39.99 for nitrogen fill to the sticker price. Can you believe that?

I paid $145 over invoice, and the nitrogen fill didn't even come into the picture. I doubt if my dealer even knew that charge was on there.

Tom

P.S.

Yeah, old thread, but why start a new one on the same subject?

*MAD DOG* · 07-29-2009, 02:25 AM

Ok. Today I paid $25 to have 100% Nitrogen put into all four tyres. I'm going to test and see if they stay inflated better after a fortnight. Wish they filled tyres with 100% Nitrogen here for free.

RedRide · 07-30-2009, 01:18 PM

How can a tire be filled with 100% nitrogen?

To do so would first require the tire to be installed on the rim in a vacuum to eliminate any air in the tire/rim before inflating it with nitrogen.

Kal-El · 07-30-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRide

How can a tire be filled with 100% nitrogen?

To do so would first require the tire to be installed on the rim in a vacuum to eliminate any air in the tire/rim before inflating it with nitrogen.

LOL.

Kal-El · 07-30-2009, 03:08 PM

How about helium?

I don't know a whole lot about gases but that would certainly lighten things up. Maybe it wouldn't hold as well? Sorry if this sounds stupid.

*MAD DOG* · 07-30-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRide

How can a tire be filled with 100% nitrogen?

To do so would first require the tire to be installed on the rim in a vacuum to eliminate any air in the tire/rim before inflating it with nitrogen.

Good Point

He did deflate the tyre by removing the tyre valve and letting all the air that wanted to escape out. I was merely trying to point out that they used bottled Nitrogen rather than the stock 78% we breathe in the air.

botchilah · 07-30-2009, 11:34 PM

I've been using Nitrogen in my two cars and my previous car for about 3 years and no issues. It's true that it doesn't leak out as much as regular oxygen. I check my tire pressure weekly and with nitrogen, the tires would last for about 3 months before I saw even a 1-2psi difference. With oxygen, I'd have to top up every week.

*MAD DOG* · 07-30-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by botchilah

I've been using Nitrogen in my two cars and my previous car for about 3 years and no issues. It's true that it doesn't leak out as much as regular oxygen. I check my tire pressure weekly and with nitrogen, the tires would last for about 3 months before I saw even a 1-2psi difference. With oxygen, I'd have to top up every week.

That's a big difference. I don't own an air compressor so it's a pain in the butt to line up for it at the gas station.

aucorium · 07-31-2009, 07:06 AM

i have been using nitrogen in my tires for years !! works really well , does give much longer tire life as the pressure stays constant for longer, thus tire wear reduced , also alot lighter than air , makes my car feel quicker on acceleration , i know that sounds whack , but its true , try it ! one the down side because the tires stay cool , they never really heat up for really good grip , so that could be the only down side , but i havent experienced any serious grip loss , so all good so far. here is RSA we pay R20 per tire , after that top ups are free.

Snyprwlf47 · 07-31-2009, 10:18 AM

Nitrogen=Aftermarket air... I can just see the yarisworld garage's!

cruz-gsr · 07-31-2009, 11:51 AM

any other company is using it, ot just costco

ivanivanix · 10-16-2009, 11:30 AM

Tires Plus puts it with new tires purchased

nsmitchell · 10-16-2009, 11:46 AM

I just got new tires for my Mustang at Costco. Green caps means nitrogen filled. I'm happy. Costco is the way to go for tires. Way cheaper to mount and balance and get rid of old tires. I went to Tire America and got a quote for $750.00 for 4 Michelin Hydroedge tires installed. Costco was just under $600.00 installed. Plus Costco give you lifetime balancing, rotations and repair. Awesome!

TheRealEnth · 10-16-2009, 12:59 PM

600 Dollars FOR JUST TIRES??? JESUS i hope thats on the mustang

DevilGirl · 10-16-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruz-gsr

any other company is using it, ot just costco

Jack Williams Tire uses it. I had it in the Saturn before I traded that in. Free fill when purchase tires there. Not sure if Firestone put in nitrogen when I replaced the tires on the Lancer or not....

silver_echo · 10-17-2009, 04:01 AM

as far as i know, firestone does not do it, but "alton's tire rama" does advertise it

nemelek · 10-17-2009, 06:02 AM

Free is one thing, however to pay for it is another. I think that I will save my money for snake oil.

07-29-2009, 02:25 AM	#21
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Ok. Today I paid $25 to have 100% Nitrogen put into all four tyres. I'm going to test and see if they stay inflated better after a fortnight. Wish they filled tyres with 100% Nitrogen here for free. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

07-30-2009, 11:34 PM	#26
botchilah Drives: white and red shiny things Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 140	I've been using Nitrogen in my two cars and my previous car for about 3 years and no issues. It's true that it doesn't leak out as much as regular oxygen. I check my tire pressure weekly and with nitrogen, the tires would last for about 3 months before I saw even a 1-2psi difference. With oxygen, I'd have to top up every week. __________________ 08' Yaris HB 5dr: RAYS 57 Motorsports 17X7 / K&N SRI / TANABE axleback exhaust / ULTRA RACING complete braces / MEGAN RACING complete braces / NEX coilovers / NEX 330mm 4-pot front BBK / PENGUIN GARAGE hub spacers / HOTBITS headers / BUDDY CLUB oil cap and rad cap / APP SS brake lines / HKS synthetic lubes / RECARO SR5 seats / TRD shiftknob / cheap FEDERAL (free) tires lol. NEXT: HKS F-CON iS

07-31-2009, 07:06 AM	#28
aucorium AKA Samurai Racer Drives: Yaris 2006 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 834	i have been using nitrogen in my tires for years !! works really well , does give much longer tire life as the pressure stays constant for longer, thus tire wear reduced , also alot lighter than air , makes my car feel quicker on acceleration , i know that sounds whack , but its true , try it ! one the down side because the tires stay cool , they never really heat up for really good grip , so that could be the only down side , but i havent experienced any serious grip loss , so all good so far. here is RSA we pay R20 per tire , after that top ups are free. __________________ JDMtuner Import Performance Tuning www.jdmtuner.co.za

07-31-2009, 10:18 AM	#29
Snyprwlf47 The Martian Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cannelton, WV Posts: 208	Nitrogen=Aftermarket air... I can just see the yarisworld garage's! __________________ "The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical." – F1 commentator Murray Walker.

07-31-2009, 11:51 AM	#30
cruz-gsr View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Lift Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ashland Mass Posts: 512	any other company is using it, ot just costco __________________

10-01-2006, 09:17 PM	#19
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	The shop where I got the car done up offered it for free, so I went for it, so why not give it a try?

04-22-2009, 07:37 AM	#20
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	No way I would have paid it, but the dealership that my Yaris came from on a dealer trade had added $39.99 for nitrogen fill to the sticker price. Can you believe that? I paid $145 over invoice, and the nitrogen fill didn't even come into the picture. I doubt if my dealer even knew that charge was on there. Tom P.S. Yeah, old thread, but why start a new one on the same subject?

07-30-2009, 01:18 PM	#22
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	How can a tire be filled with 100% nitrogen? To do so would first require the tire to be installed on the rim in a vacuum to eliminate any air in the tire/rim before inflating it with nitrogen.

07-30-2009, 03:08 PM	#24
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	How about helium? I don't know a whole lot about gases but that would certainly lighten things up. Maybe it wouldn't hold as well? Sorry if this sounds stupid.

10-16-2009, 11:30 AM	#31
ivanivanix View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 5 Door Liftback White Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 10	Tires Plus puts it with new tires purchased

10-16-2009, 11:46 AM	#32
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	I just got new tires for my Mustang at Costco. Green caps means nitrogen filled. I'm happy. Costco is the way to go for tires. Way cheaper to mount and balance and get rid of old tires. I went to Tire America and got a quote for $750.00 for 4 Michelin Hydroedge tires installed. Costco was just under $600.00 installed. Plus Costco give you lifetime balancing, rotations and repair. Awesome! __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

10-16-2009, 12:59 PM	#33
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	600 Dollars FOR JUST TIRES??? JESUS i hope thats on the mustang __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

10-17-2009, 04:01 AM	#35
silver_echo ekodrvr View User's Garage Drives: 2002 white subaru impreza wrx Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 776	as far as i know, firestone does not do it, but "alton's tire rama" does advertise it __________________ if you want to see my plans for this car, check out here... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3154316 i like this smiley...

10-17-2009, 06:02 AM	#36
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Free is one thing, however to pay for it is another. I think that I will save my money for snake oil. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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