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Old 19 Sep 2006, 01:07 pm
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quote:Originally posted by CREWZIN
Constant pressure all the time no matter the weather, so supposedly better mileage. Reduces running tire temperature so longer life of the tire.
The other attributes are true, but not constant. There may be less pressure variation with temperature, but it is not zero.
I took chemistry:
PV + nRT
Pressure time Volume = amount of gas (n) R (gas constant) times Temperature.

Nitrogen can make n and maybe R (not sure, too long ago) smaller, but since the Volume of a tire is the same, when temperature goes up, pressure goes up.

There is less leaking and nitrogen doesn't attack rubber, but the outside of the tire still gets oxidized....

I do think it's worth $59.... (roadside assistance, flat repair, free refills).
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