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It's no joke: Try using nitrogen in your tires

Jul 15, 2008 02:06 EST

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By JEFF HAWKES, Staff

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I believe Costco does this for free with all tire purchases.

http://tires.costco.com/TireInformation.xh...CostCoAdvantage

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Additionally, we inflate your tires with nitrogen, not compressed air. Nitrogen retains tire pressure better over time than compressed air, which can positively impact the life of your tires, as well as the fuel economy of your vehicle. We offer this service FREE OF CHARGE.

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David Hannum said " There's s sucker born every minute."

It takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to check and maintain proper tire pressure, every three to four weeks. This also gives you time to visually check your tires for unusual wear and/or damages to your tires. Putting almost pure nitrogen in tires may give some a false sense of security.

I'm in a wheelchair, I check tire pressure and inspect for anomalies on a regular basis. You can too! Save the $3.50 to $5.00 per tire.

Woody

"Because water vapor is absent in tires filled with pure nitrogen, it's said wheels are less likely to rust."
Now I've had some cars that were real rust buckets, but I've never had a wheel rust. Wheel well, yes -- wheel, no. Jeff Hawkes, all I have to say is that I have a bridge to sell you...

thoughts from the east

Must be a slo news day what with no missing blond cheerleaders and no Hillary to bash.

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