What is the disadvantage of nitrogen-filled tires?
Disadvantages of Nitrogen in Tires One of the significant disadvantages of using nitrogen in tires is the cost. While regular air is freely available, nitrogen filling often comes at a price. However, some argue that the long-term benefits might outweigh the initial investment. Bottom line: Nitrogen will slow the amount of tire inflation loss to about one-third of what you’ll experience with air. This means instead of losing one to two PSI per month, you’ll lose ⅓ to ⅔ PSI per month.
Is it okay to put regular air in nitrogen-filled tires?
To achieve the benefits of nitrogen, the concentration has to be at or higher than 93%. To do this, tires must be purged multiple times. If you have nitrogen-filled tires and need to refill them but there is none available, it’s perfectly safe to fill them with regular compressed air. Let’s face it; if you’re on a road trip and need to air up a nitro-filled tire with oxygen, you can do it safely. Contrary to myths floating around out there, mixing them will go unnoticed to you. Over the long haul, however, the oxygen will reduce the effectiveness of the nitrogen almost completely.