What are the disadvantages to putting nitrogen in tires?

Answer by  Cablemonkey (22)

The air we currently put in tires is 78% Nitrogen, however putting 100% Nitrogen in tires would be far to expensive to be deemed feasible.

Answer by  tracker76 (135)

The main disadvantage is that you (usually) have to pay for it! Air is free. Also, you have to keep filling it with nitrogen (not air) to keep the benefits.

Answer by  PowerIsMe (844)

There are lots of advantages, but on the disadvantage side, its quite expensive to fill your tires with Nitrogen. Also, not many places may have nitrogen filling capabilities. That translates to higher maintenance costs.

Answer by  thepartsman (0)

Scientifically there are zero disadvantages! None. If you fill at tire store and pay once, they will refill for free. It will save on average, 10% when looking at everything involved. That is far more that what it costs. ($600 x 10% = $60)