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Nitrogen versus air filled tires

Is it worth it to fill with nitrogen versus air filled tires? Many shops offer to fill tires with nitrogen versus air filled tires. This is based on the fact that tires loose less pressure when filled with nitrogen. If the shop is offering a nitrogen fill for free, fine. But it’s not worth paying for it. Why is nitrogen better than air? All tires have microscopic pores that allow pressurized gas to escape over time, resulting in under inflation. Under inflation causes accelerated tire wear, reduces traction (less tread … Read More