Nitrogen in tires
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From: Moline, IL
i run in my bike and it does seem to stay constant, very rarely do i have to add air, and my triumph sitting next to it has air and i have to add it about every month or so. so i am a believer of it
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From: Squamish, BC, Canada
Like the GrandPoobau said, we are all running 79% nitrogen in our tires, thats the percentage in normal air and it stays constant at that when pumped up to tire pressure. Definitely a gimmick.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Nitrogen does not expand/ contract as much as "air" this may be an issue is you regularly change altitude or if there are wide temperature swings where you are.
The larger nitrogen molecules are also less likely to leak out through rubber, so top ups are less likely to be required.
but for my $ I just use "air", I recognize the superiority of nitrogen filled tires, but the costs ( $8 or so around here) do not make sense for me.
Mike
The larger nitrogen molecules are also less likely to leak out through rubber, so top ups are less likely to be required.
but for my $ I just use "air", I recognize the superiority of nitrogen filled tires, but the costs ( $8 or so around here) do not make sense for me.
Mike
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From: long island
thanks everyone. the dealer mentioned it to me and wasnt 100% sure if it was beneficial. i will stick with just checking my pressure and filling when necessary.
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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.
Nitrogen pressure-temperature relation is predictable, moist compressed air is not. Certain applications such as aircraft landing gear tires are said to require nitrogen.
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There was a discussion about this in a recent HOG magazine, and they said the MoCo is not taking a position on this at this time.
No mention of affecting the warranty...
Seriously, would probably be benificial to those dealing with wide temp ranges. The TPMS on my vehicles can easily vary 4-5 lbs. from temp changes from 80 to 55 degrees on cold tires at start up. To each their own...
No mention of affecting the warranty...
Seriously, would probably be benificial to those dealing with wide temp ranges. The TPMS on my vehicles can easily vary 4-5 lbs. from temp changes from 80 to 55 degrees on cold tires at start up. To each their own...
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From: Texas
Nitrogen = Extra Profit
They don't offer nitrogen. They leave that up to the Car & Motorcycle Dealers to fleece the general public.
The local Ford Dealer gets $39.95
The Lexus Dealer gets $59.95
Nitrogen has it's place, but is a gimmick/waste of money on passenger cars, trucks and motorcycles.