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Old March 2nd 08, 07:03 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Nitrogen in tires

On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 09:20:17 -0500, "dwight" >
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>"Jan Andersson" > wrote in message
...
>> 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
>

Hey Dwight,

Just put tfrog on jack stands, lube those tires and they will last
almost a lifetime LOL
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