VOL. 55 ISSUE 30 JULY 31, 2018 P117
Advantages of inflating
your tires with nitrogen:
•Longer tire life. Tire wear is one of
the biggest problems usually from
riding at low pressure due mainly to a
lack of attention to tire pressure and
vehicle maintenance.
uses too as well as other manufactur-
ing applications like the production
of electronic components.
Formula One (F1) and the aero-
nautic industry have propelled and
promoted the use of nitrogen for
mainstream vehicles. For that reason,
nitrogen generators have been devel-
oped for use in motorcycle repair
shops.
•Nitrogen molecules are big-
ger than oxygen molecules which
makes it more difficult for nitrogen
to escape through the valves, pores,
or where the tire connects with the
rim. Oxygen escapes about three
times faster than nitrogen.
•Because nitrogen is a dry gas
and doesn't contain humidity, it
extends the life of the tire while
preventing internal rust.
•Due to constant and stable
pressure and temperature, the
tire's performance is improved.
•Increases fuel economy and
thus, reduces CO2 emissions.
•Nitrogen is a good ally for
demanding road and track
riders because it gives better
performance. In some motor-
cycle repair shops, it's included
for free with tire installation.
Disadvantages of inflating
tires with nitrogen:
•In the case of pressure loss, it's
difficult to find a nitrogen source.
Although oxygen can still be added,
you'll lose all the nitrogen advantages.
•Inflating a tire with nitrogen is
usually not free. The average cost
per tire is from $2 to $6.
•When using nitrogen, it's not
necessary to check the tires' pres-
sure as frequently as when using
regular air. But, when necessary,
only a repair shop with a nitrogen
source will be able to adjust the
pressure.
•For regular riders, nitrogen has
no real advantages.
•If you regularly check your tire
pressure, inflating them with regular
air is good enough and inexpensive!
In conclusion, we wanted to
remind you that there is more than
one option for filling up your tires.
We wanted to share with you the
possibilities, advantages, and dis-
advantages of using nitrogen as an
alternative to regular air.
Don't forget to check your tires!
For more information on Continen-
tal Tires, please visit: https://www.
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