Nitrogen or not nitrogen, that is the question

Nitrogen or not nitrogen, that is the question


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You just changed (or are about to ) your tires as you do every two the seasons. Just like everyone else, you want to get the best quality, at the best price (hum, that’s what Blackcircles.ca offers you, dare we remind you), but you also want to have the least maintenance possible. The use of nitrogen in your tires is therefore a perfect solution.

Why nitrogen? Simply because, specialists will tell you, it is a gas that reacts little, or not at all, to changes in temperature. In other words, unlike traditional air, even when warming up, nitrogen does not expand, and does not affect the internal pressure of your tires. When we know the importance of maintaining good tire pressure, it’s easy understand that we do not want to take any risks.

But is it really a good solution?

Why yes!

Because the pressure of your tires will be more stable, ensuring a safer ride and more even wear.

Because the sole does not suffer from deformation due to the change in pressure, you will not see any variation in your gas mileage if you always drive in the same way.

Because nitrogen, since it has larger molecules, does not leak so much through the sole of the tire.

Why no!

Because you have to hire a specialist to fill your tires. No way to do this yourself at the local gas station.

Because filling with nitrogen is not free, and causes a cost for each filling.

Because you are not totally away from a pressure check. Nitrogen leaks less, but the tire is never completely airproof.

Conclusion

In fact, the choice is yours. It’s up to you to assess whether the additional costs are worth the benefits.

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