Nitrogen Service

Is Nitrogen explosive?

No, in fact, nitrogen is very inert and extremely safe. Nitrogen is the most commonly used chemical in the USA. It is used for storing and packaging of snack foods, coffee, and other food items. It does not support combustion, which is why it's used in race cars and aircraft tires.

Will Nitrogen improve the tire pressure monitoring system on my vehicle?

Yes. Nitrogen will help maintain proper inflation in your tires and reduce the number of faults detected by the TPMS.

Do I still need to check tire pressure?

Yes. But, you will find the tire pressure to be more consistent over temperature changes.

What about my spare tire?

You should certainly inflate your spare with nitrogen to help maintain proper inflation when it comes time you need to use it. Because of the slower air pressure loss of nitrogen through the sidewalls, your spare is more likely to be at proper pressure over a long time than if it was filled with regular air.

Is Nitrogen compatible with my internal tire balancing [powder,beads,fluid]?

Absolutely, in fact, you couldn't find a better operating environment for an internal tire balancing product than a tire filled with nitrogen, due to the absence of moisture.

What do I do if I have to add air?

No problem at all. The small amount of air you may add at some point will still be a very small percentage of the total mixture of air/nitrogen in the tire. Fill a slow leaking tire with air, and when you get back to your Nitrogen Dealer, have him purge and refill the tire with Nirogen once the leak has been repaired.