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Old March 1st 08, 03:20 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
dwight[_3_]
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Default Nitrogen in tires

"Jan Andersson" > wrote in message
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> Esteban wrote:
>> Hi folks, quick question for the folks in the know. Yesterday I took the
>> wife's 05 Mustang in for the 30,000 mile check up. The service writer
>> asked me if I wanted nitrogen in the tires, the cost would be $32.50.
>> With all due respect to myself, I ain't no rocket scientist. I know
>> about and why they use nitrogen in aircraft tires...but, why would anyone
>> pay extra to have nitrogen in auto tires.
>> Please, someone help me understand this.
>> Thanks,
>> Steve

>
> To slow down the aging of the rubber?


I put a little helium in mine. Decreased weight = better performance.

I also smear grease around the outside of the tires. Less traction, but less
wear, too.

Still, I WISH my tires would last long enough that I had to worry about the
rubber aging...

dwight


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