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Old March 5th 08, 01:17 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Nitrogen in tires


"Spike" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:16:59 GMT, "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
>>

> What happens when you lose nitrogen and have to fill up your tire?
>
> And, if you add air at a filling station, so that now you have one
> tire that's a mixture while the rest are pure nitrogen, does your car
> handle differently? Does it void the warrantee on the tire? Will that
> tire wear differently than the others? Can you sue if you have an
> accident as a result? Will Al Gore come after your? Will space aliens
> target your vehicle?:0)


When and if lightning hits your car the rubber no longer protects you and
all four wheels explode on impact, KABOOM!


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