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nathanmot · 01-22-2012, 09:02 AM

I'm interested to see how many of you guys use nitrogen in your tires and if you see any benifits. I use N2 in my car tires and seems to hold pressure longer. Most shops will charge a one time fee for filling tires up (about $20) then its free to top off when needed.

**DJK1505** · 01-22-2012, 09:36 AM

Waste of money, We use nitrogen at work for the aircraft tires and jet bridge tires. If you check your air pressure on a regular basis there is no reason to use N2. The aircraft use it because of the constant air pressure changes, and on the jet bridges we use it because we do not check the air pressure daily, and these tires and tubes always seem to drop pressure. In your vehicle there is no added benifit, dont waste you 20 bucks to have it added. Most shops will check you pressure and top you off for free, or get an air compressor for your garage!!!!!!!!!!!!

**JTB** · 01-22-2012, 08:14 PM

I've found on bikes it is useless. The amount of time a tire stays on it will just cost you so much in nitrogen. I only ever get it if the company I buy things from offers it for free with install or on purchase. Keep the $20 and spend it on one more tank of gas

diz · 01-23-2012, 06:55 AM

And one small note:
Composition of dry atmosphere, by volume:
Nitrogen (N2) 78.084%
Oxygen (O2) 20.946%
Others...

So you would pay 20$ for 20% ;-)

**hypo** · 01-23-2012, 01:21 PM

unless you are a nitrogen kinda guy, and you live/work at or near the place that will refill it for free and it makes sense to you to do it. I'd have to ride 10 minutes to get nitrogren from the walmart garage, and they aren't open when I go to work or when I hit the twisties on weekends, so it just makes sense to have my own compressor.

**FZER** · 02-13-2012, 10:47 AM

I don't personally use it and don't really see a benefit either. With constantly changing temperatures here right now anyway, you still have to check pretty often. Save the nitro for a nitro kit? Do you inhale? Just joking.

01-22-2012, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
nathanmot Pillion Bike: 2012 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 4 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	N2 in your tires? I'm interested to see how many of you guys use nitrogen in your tires and if you see any benifits. I use N2 in my car tires and seems to hold pressure longer. Most shops will charge a one time fee for filling tires up (about $20) then its free to top off when needed.

01-22-2012, 09:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 278 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Waste of money, We use nitrogen at work for the aircraft tires and jet bridge tires. If you check your air pressure on a regular basis there is no reason to use N2. The aircraft use it because of the constant air pressure changes, and on the jet bridges we use it because we do not check the air pressure daily, and these tires and tubes always seem to drop pressure. In your vehicle there is no added benifit, dont waste you 20 bucks to have it added. Most shops will check you pressure and top you off for free, or get an air compressor for your garage!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

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01-22-2012, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
JTB Pillion Bike: Yamaha FZ6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary AB, Canada Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I've found on bikes it is useless. The amount of time a tire stays on it will just cost you so much in nitrogen. I only ever get it if the company I buy things from offers it for free with install or on purchase. Keep the $20 and spend it on one more tank of gas

01-23-2012, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
diz Pillion Bike: Fazer8 ABS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	And one small note: Composition of dry atmosphere, by volume: Nitrogen (N2) 78.084% Oxygen (O2) 20.946% Others... So you would pay 20$ for 20% ;-)

02-13-2012, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
FZER Avid Rider Bike: 2012 FZ8 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 199 Thanks: 20 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	I don't personally use it and don't really see a benefit either. With constantly changing temperatures here right now anyway, you still have to check pretty often. Save the nitro for a nitro kit? Do you inhale? Just joking.