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Nitrogen For The Tyres Of An FL2 - Discuss

Just been to the local ATS as I was looking at if they did Aircon refills and noticed they have Nitrogen for £1.25 per tyre. I know why when it comes to racing this is useful ( ie deforms less at high speed ) but I was wondering what it may do for the FL2.... I was thinking may be helpful on the bends ?

Either way thought it might be an interesting discussion point....

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Do you get the bends when driving?...try and keep out of the water! Shocked

Anyway I can't imagine it making any difference other than to your wallet both in the cost of filling them and the increase in insurance premium for a modification.

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It was discussed quite recently - a search should find the thread.

Basically, though, save your money!

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This was tested recently in auto express or what car (can't remember which) but it was shown to dramatically reduce fuel consumption due to the lifting effect of the nitrogen over the normal air.

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stop it......... Laughing

See here http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic5596.html

and here http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic1764.html

oh, and here http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic14640.html

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Whistle

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http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safet...rogen.html

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cant really believe it makes much difference on a FL2 but Costco do it included in fitting price and when they have their 20% discount I struggle to find cheaper for tyres and fitting.

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Gecko wrote:
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safety/filling-tyres-with-nitrogen.html


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pab wrote:
It was discussed quite recently - a search should find the thread.

Basically, though, save your money!
I was very surprised that that...

The AA article is good and tbh what I thought.

As I said I wasnt thinking about it as such just more a discussion point.....

Thanks for all the replys Smile

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wizking wrote:
This was tested recently in auto express or what car (can't remember which) but it was shown to dramatically reduce fuel consumption due to the lifting effect of the nitrogen over the normal air.


Nope that was Helium not nitrogen Twisted Evil

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I always use a mixture of gases when I top up my tyres. I find that 79% nitrogen goes well with 20% oxygen and a trace of carbon dioxide and other stuff. My local garage does it fairly cheaply or I've got a special device in the garage at home that I use for inflating smaller tyres. Using that means the gas is effectively free. Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
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How bizarre Shocked I use the exact same ratio when I'm mixing and blending my gasses for tyre inflation.......... MY2010 TD4 HSE Santorini Black, 19" Alloys, Almond Leather, Lux Pack, Rear Spoiler, Adaptive Xenons

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i use the harvested trumps of Benedictine Monks who have eaten coca beans for breakfast to fill my tyres up

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You could sell that special mix wow...Rodney this time next year we could be millionaires...Peckham tyre mix

A fool and his money are easily parted lol Whistle

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