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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Should the reading be 40psi on rear tire and 35 on front, when you are using nitrogen and regular air at the same time?
 
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Should the reading be 40psi on rear tire and 35 on front, when you are using nitrogen and regular air at the same time?
100% nitrogen or air (78% nitrogen) it doesn't matter - use the prescribed inflation pressure. 40/36 is where I set mine per the manual.
 
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