Nitrogen Filled Tires
#1
Nitrogen Filled Tires
My 2022 ES350 came with nitrogen filled tires. My questions is when I go to fill the tires at Discount Tires do the tires have to be filled with nitrogen or can they be filled with just air?
Haven't had to do it yet, just want to be aware of what to do. This site is awesome is answering questions of new Lexus owners.
Thanks
Haven't had to do it yet, just want to be aware of what to do. This site is awesome is answering questions of new Lexus owners.
Thanks
#2
Yes, if you want to maintain any of the alleged benefits of nitrogen-filled tires, every time you need to raise the tire pressure, you will need to do so by adding nitrogen, not just regular "air".
Also note, though, that any real benefits that come from having nitrogen-filled tires are quite marginal. The reality is that filling tires with nitrogen has become nothing more than a way for dealerships to add a high mark-up item to the prices of vehicles.
Also note, though, that any real benefits that come from having nitrogen-filled tires are quite marginal. The reality is that filling tires with nitrogen has become nothing more than a way for dealerships to add a high mark-up item to the prices of vehicles.
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#4
As Les stated, any benefits from the dealer selling you Nitrogen are almost zero to none. You're breathing air right now that's 78% Nitrogen. Don't fall for the BS like some of our members did... It's a money grab as Tolian stated.
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#5
The only significant advantage is the tire's pressure doesn't increase as dramatically when driving. If you're doing 300 mile trips during August in Florida, you'll see about a 2 lb. difference when driving.
Also, supposedly, there is less moisture retention inside the tire so rims won't rust as quickly. A non-issue with alloy rims.
Otherwise, a big PITA if you like to top off your inflation.
Also, supposedly, there is less moisture retention inside the tire so rims won't rust as quickly. A non-issue with alloy rims.
Otherwise, a big PITA if you like to top off your inflation.
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#7
Don't feel bad. They should feel bad that they overcharged you for a fundamentally fradulent product. But yeah, you're right to mark that down as one to avoid going forward.
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#8
I rented a car that had a tire plug already in it when I picked it up and the tire pressure was low in that one tire. I topped off that 1 tire with nitrogen and went on a 900 mile road trip passing through the desert and Las Vegas. That 1 tires air pressure did not fluctuate as much as the rest of the tires when they got really hot. On a side note Costco has air check stations outside of their tire shops that are hooked up to Nitrogen tanks. They will shut off when your air pressure is below 15 psi so don't try and deflate your tires and refill them.
#9
It does serve a purpose, I wouldn't pay extra for it though. If you have chrome wheels regular air contains moisture that can cause corrosion and eat at the chrome causing the rims to leak. Nitrogen runs drier. Also keeps air pressure more consistent when hot or cold.
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#12
My understanding is that, when you use helium in the tires, while they make the car lighter and improve fuel economy, when they make noise, instead of squeaking, they "talk" with a very high-pitched "voice".😀
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#15
Yes, if you want to maintain any of the alleged benefits of nitrogen-filled tires, every time you need to raise the tire pressure, you will need to do so by adding nitrogen, not just regular "air".
Also note, though, that any real benefits that come from having nitrogen-filled tires are quite marginal. The reality is that filling tires with nitrogen has become nothing more than a way for dealerships to add a high mark-up item to the prices of vehicles.
Also note, though, that any real benefits that come from having nitrogen-filled tires are quite marginal. The reality is that filling tires with nitrogen has become nothing more than a way for dealerships to add a high mark-up item to the prices of vehicles.