Nitrogen In Tires

[timothy]

hello, just wondering about the use of nitrogen in tires. I have a 04 es 330 with Toyo Spectrum touring tires. The car is driven about 2-3 times a week till after next year. garage kept. is it worth it or not? I know these tires don't get good mileage, they have about 600 miles on them. thanks.

Timothy

[lexusk8]

IMHO stick with filling the tires with regular air. You said that you only take your car out 2-3 times a week, which I assume adds up to low number of miles driven per year (i.e. less than 10K). I've seen results of 1-2 MPG improvement from just filling the tires with nitrogen, but this is done mainly on owners who drive every day and put a lot of miles each year. Nitrogen-filled tires may make some economical sense for the daily driver, but I don't believe there is much benefit in the long run for an owner who doesn't drive much.

[Toysrme]

IDK anyone that's done it.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive...?page=2&c=y

[SW03ES]

Don't get me starter on nitrogen in tires LOL.

There's a thread in the tires forum if you want my opinion ;)

[timothy]

Don't get me starter on nitrogen in tires LOL.

There's a thread in the tires forum if you want my opinion ;)

thanks for all the info. I'll check the tire thread, air has been working great all these years, its not a race car or jet, thanks again.

Timothy

[Rx330driver]

My van, toyota sienna, just got new tires from costco, which they fill up with nitrogren automatically. Honestly, i feel no difference with ride quality whatsoever and im too lazy to figure out mileage per gallon because the car doesnt have one of those calculators on board. I dont think its worth it. but its free at costco...