Nitrogen in tires?

pbs370z · 07-11-2010, 02:01 AM

Got my Coupe w/sport pkg. today. It has green caps on the tire stems. Does that mean tires are filled with Nitrogen or are they just pretty green caps. I gotta green "tool", but that's a whole different story.

WarmAndSCSI · 07-11-2010, 02:06 AM

Yes, they're filled with nitrogen.

That or a leprechaun fornicated with your valve stems

Trips · 07-11-2010, 02:06 AM

Yes, they are filled with nitro.

fullmonty · 07-11-2010, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

a leprechaun fornicated with your valve stems

I'm gonna go with this

Trips · 07-11-2010, 02:48 AM

dad · 07-11-2010, 03:10 AM

Yep that's nitrogen!

Jesse_Hunter · 07-11-2010, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

That or a leprechaun fornicated with your valve stems

pbs370z · 07-11-2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse_Hunter

Butt, why are my caps green?

Thanks for the info guys.

I guess I'll try and keep N in the tires then. As little as I drive this thing I think the tires will get pretty old. But then again, I'm starting to invent reasons to drive. Too damn much fun! (Like: "I gotta run down to the store honey, this bar of soap has a torn label and I need to return it"

.)

Jesse_Hunter · 07-11-2010, 04:07 PM

Mine came with Nitrogen filled tires too, but once they go low I'm not going to keep refilling them with nitrogen, its inconvienant and most likely not even that effective anyway.

LMBmikeZ · 07-24-2010, 09:44 AM

^^^tests show nitrogen is actually more affective then O2 lasts longer and has a better density, but it is a PITA when you need tires filled.

PapoZalsa · 07-25-2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse_Hunter

Mine came with Nitrogen filled tires too, but once they go low I'm not going to keep refilling them with nitrogen, its inconvienant and most likely not even that effective anyway.

The dealer should do it for free for you. But in 9 months which include half Fall, Winter, Spring and half of Summer and I haven't had any issue with the Nitro in the tires.

With the regular air in tires of my 350Z I did have issues with the different change of seasons.

LMBmikeZ · 07-26-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

With the regular air in tires of my 350Z I did have issues with the different change of seasons.

My JDM 300zxTT 2+2 (limo) had the same issues I was constantly monitoring the tire pressure. The 370 no problems yet going on 3 months......

lllll210lllll · 08-07-2010, 01:24 PM

do they all come with nitrogen? no green caps on my stems.

Joebarchuck · 08-16-2010, 11:35 AM

Mine did not come with Nitrogen filled tires but I will do it. I had it on my 350Z and checked the tire pressure only every 3 months it was stable with Nitrogen. With air you can check a month after filling them and already you lost 2 to 3 PSI.

Pelican170 · 09-08-2010, 02:58 PM

I got my Nismo this summer and it comes with Nitrogen filled tires, but i do not have green caps...

07-11-2010, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
pbs370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near Portland, OR Posts: 92 Drives: '10 370Z, Sport Pkg Rep Power: 3370	Nitrogen in tires? Got my Coupe w/sport pkg. today. It has green caps on the tire stems. Does that mean tires are filled with Nitrogen or are they just pretty green caps. I gotta green "tool", but that's a whole different story. Last edited by pbs370z; 07-12-2010 at 12:15 AM.

07-11-2010, 02:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Yes, they're filled with nitrogen. That or a leprechaun fornicated with your valve stems __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

07-11-2010, 02:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Yes, they are filled with nitro. __________________

07-11-2010, 02:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	__________________

07-11-2010, 03:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Yep that's nitrogen! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

07-11-2010, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 38 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 365	Mine came with Nitrogen filled tires too, but once they go low I'm not going to keep refilling them with nitrogen, its inconvienant and most likely not even that effective anyway. __________________ Check out my digital art/photo art!

07-24-2010, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	^^^tests show nitrogen is actually more affective then O2 lasts longer and has a better density, but it is a PITA when you need tires filled.

08-07-2010, 01:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
lllll210lllll Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 38 Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	do they all come with nitrogen? no green caps on my stems.

08-16-2010, 11:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Joebarchuck Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 202 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Mine did not come with Nitrogen filled tires but I will do it. I had it on my 350Z and checked the tire pressure only every 3 months it was stable with Nitrogen. With air you can check a month after filling them and already you lost 2 to 3 PSI. __________________ Red 2010 370Z Roadster: Stillen G3, Stillen Exhaust, Up-Rev Tune (312 RWHP), Eibach Pro Springs, 20mm spacers front and back, Rear Camber Kit, Tinted Windows, GT-R Start Button, Interior Mods

09-08-2010, 02:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	I got my Nismo this summer and it comes with Nitrogen filled tires, but i do not have green caps...

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Is using Nitrogen a bunch of hot air	Zdom	Wheels & Tires	68	08-03-2010 03:10 PM
Looking for tires SIMILAR to GTR tires for my 370Z 19" Sport	Footloose301	Wheels & Tires	7	07-04-2010 02:37 PM
FS or WTT: 19" OEM Rays with Tires! 5k on the wheels & Tires. Perfect Cond.	tbonesteak	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	24	02-27-2010 03:50 AM
WTB: Winter snow tires or winter rims/tires	zcoupe09	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	3	12-21-2009 09:17 PM
FS: Nitto Neo Gen Tires 245/35/19 (2 Tires)	Buddy Revell	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	0	12-21-2009 03:08 PM