Air or helium? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

zemblaku335 · 03-31-2012, 04:32 PM

Hey guys I'm new at BMW and my title says it all. One f my run flat tires is low. Do I put air or helium?

Bimmer84 · 03-31-2012, 04:33 PM

Helium? Really? Please tell me you meant Air or Nitrogen?

Eric335 · 03-31-2012, 04:34 PM

edit: double post, look down

Eric335 · 03-31-2012, 04:36 PM

My vote goes towards:

HYDROGEN!

And to make my post somewhat constructive: OP i just use air

The air we breath is already 78% nitrogen, so i dont really see the point of spending $ on an extra 22%. But thats just me.

onebadmofo · 03-31-2012, 04:37 PM

If they put real helium you will go flat in few days. Helium molecules are so small that they will pass through the tire itself. Why do you think party balloons all deflate in few days?

Bimmer84 · 03-31-2012, 04:43 PM

To remind you the party is over?

zemblaku335 · 03-31-2012, 04:44 PM

Sorry I meant nitrogen. Lol

Bimmer84 · 03-31-2012, 04:45 PM

Nitrogen is supposed to be lighter and hold pressure better. Whenever I had my cars filled with it, it was because I got it done for free. Never paid for it, since I could have just paid 25 cents to do it myself with normal air...

zemblaku335 · 03-31-2012, 04:49 PM

I'll go with air since I can get AE for free too

. Dk
Where to find nitrogen. Thanks bro.

Bimmer84 · 03-31-2012, 04:53 PM

Sometimes the dealerships will hook you up. I haven't looked into it in a long time... but when I get my summers put on monday, maybe I will ask about it...

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-31-2012, 04:56 PM

Haha- you guys are brutal, but it keeps me coming back

Bimmer84 · 03-31-2012, 05:04 PM

Maybe that is what BMW meant with their Balloon Financing program?

zemblaku335 · 03-31-2012, 05:16 PM

Air fixed it. Thanks guys I put helium next time

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ENINTY · 03-31-2012, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onebadmofo

If they put real helium you will go flat in few days. Helium molecules are so small that they will pass through the tire itself. Why do you think party balloons all deflate in few days?

Because people are doing helium hits...

JDLM · 03-31-2012, 05:22 PM

With questions like this I am shocked people can function

Exzackt · 03-31-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDLM

With questions like this I am shocked people can function

A. You're posts are always negative
B. You never have any useful input
C. Do you come to this forum just to tell us how dumb we are?
D. Do you feel superior?
E. You're a troll

GO OUSTIDE!
GET A LIFE!

EDIT: Oh. I see you're from Kansas, there must be nothing better to do than stalk the forums and slay noobs. Have a nice life, ya grumpy old man. I'm done now

triger716 · 03-31-2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDLM

With questions like this I am shocked people can function

Shouldn't this go in the tire section.

Step up your game.

Kolyan2k · 03-31-2012, 06:16 PM

The reason why people use Nitrogen is because it doesnt change with outside temp. so if you are concerned and outside temps jump often Nitrogen might help. Also there is no oxidation on wheels from Nitrogen.

edit: and if u seriously track then would probably benefit as well from more consistent tire psi

Eric335 · 03-31-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

The reason why people use Nitrogen is because it doesnt change with outside temp. so if you are considered and outside temps jump often Nitrogen might help. Also there is no oxidation on wheels from Nitrogen.

There you go. a real answer

the oxidation bit is interesting...

edirtaynine · 03-31-2012, 06:49 PM

helium ftw!

Dylan335i · 03-31-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exzackt

A. You're posts are always negative
B. You never have any useful input
C. Do you come to this forum just to tell us how dumb we are?
D. Do you feel superior?
E. You're a troll

GO OUSTIDE!
GET A LIFE!

EDIT: Oh. I see you're from Kansas, there must be nothing better to do than stalk the forums and slay noobs. Have a nice life, ya grumpy old man. I'm done now

wrickem · 03-31-2012, 07:54 PM

Funniest post in a while, and the OP was a good sport with his mistake

03-31-2012, 04:32 PM	#1
zemblaku335 Private Drives: 2010 bmw 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: connecticut Posts: 99 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW E92 335xi [0.00]	Air or helium? Hey guys I'm new at BMW and my title says it all. One f my run flat tires is low. Do I put air or helium?
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03-31-2012, 04:33 PM	#2
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,798 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	Helium? Really? Please tell me you meant Air or Nitrogen? __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

03-31-2012, 04:34 PM	#3
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03-31-2012, 04:36 PM	#4
Eric335 Colonel Drives: 2007 E92 SG 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,463 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [3.83]	My vote goes towards: HYDROGEN! And to make my post somewhat constructive: OP i just use air The air we breath is already 78% nitrogen, so i dont really see the point of spending $ on an extra 22%. But thats just me. __________________ My ///Mods (clickable):Procede Rev2.5 SE, Active Autowerke DPs, AlpineMSS HID AEs, Black Kidneys+Lower Grill, Golf-tee Mod, M3-Style Spoiler

03-31-2012, 04:37 PM	#5
onebadmofo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 2,342 iTrader: (14)	If they put real helium you will go flat in few days. Helium molecules are so small that they will pass through the tire itself. Why do you think party balloons all deflate in few days? __________________ The OG of coding/programming in the tri-state area. More info here.

03-31-2012, 04:43 PM	#6
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,798 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	To remind you the party is over? __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

03-31-2012, 04:44 PM	#7
zemblaku335 Private Drives: 2010 bmw 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: connecticut Posts: 99 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW E92 335xi [0.00]	Sorry I meant nitrogen. Lol

03-31-2012, 04:45 PM	#8
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,798 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	Nitrogen is supposed to be lighter and hold pressure better. Whenever I had my cars filled with it, it was because I got it done for free. Never paid for it, since I could have just paid 25 cents to do it myself with normal air... __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

03-31-2012, 04:49 PM	#9
zemblaku335 Private Drives: 2010 bmw 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: connecticut Posts: 99 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW E92 335xi [0.00]	I'll go with air since I can get AE for free too . Dk Where to find nitrogen. Thanks bro.

03-31-2012, 04:53 PM	#10
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,798 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	Sometimes the dealerships will hook you up. I haven't looked into it in a long time... but when I get my summers put on monday, maybe I will ask about it... __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

03-31-2012, 04:56 PM	#11
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,551 iTrader: (17)	Haha- you guys are brutal, but it keeps me coming back __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

03-31-2012, 05:04 PM	#12
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,798 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	Maybe that is what BMW meant with their Balloon Financing program? __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

03-31-2012, 05:16 PM	#13
zemblaku335 Private Drives: 2010 bmw 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: connecticut Posts: 99 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW E92 335xi [0.00]	Air fixed it. Thanks guys I put helium next time .

03-31-2012, 05:22 PM	#15
JDLM Banned Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,332 iTrader: (4)	With questions like this I am shocked people can function

03-31-2012, 06:16 PM	#18
Kolyan2k Brigadier General Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,468 iTrader: (1)	The reason why people use Nitrogen is because it doesnt change with outside temp. so if you are concerned and outside temps jump often Nitrogen might help. Also there is no oxidation on wheels from Nitrogen. edit: and if u seriously track then would probably benefit as well from more consistent tire psi Last edited by Kolyan2k; 04-01-2012 at 02:56 AM.

03-31-2012, 06:49 PM	#20
edirtaynine Major General Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,131 iTrader: (0)	helium ftw!

03-31-2012, 07:54 PM	#22
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