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FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Should I Inflate my Tires with NitroFill?
Compressed air is your tires’ worst enemy. Air is about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other. Nitrogen is inert, noncombustible and non-corrosive. Oxygen, on the other hand, is immensely destructive to rubber and other tire materials. As soon as a tire is manufactured and exposed to air, the effects of “oxidation” begin to deteriorate the rubber. Over time it loses its elasticity and strength, just like an old rubber band you’ve probably found around your home. This same process occurs in tires inflated with air, as the oxygen attacks the rubber molecules, working from the inside out, until the oxygen, and its destructive properties permeates completely through your tires. For more reasons to inflate with NitroFill, see Benefits of Nitrogen.
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Is all Nitrogen Gas the Same?
No. When it comes to nitrogen tire inflation, purity is everything. The purity of nitrogen available from most nitrogen generators generally ranges from 95% to 97%. NitroFill’s patented “Conversion Stations” can produce nitrogen in excess of 99.99% purity and are programmed to provide a guaranteed minimum of 95% purity in the serviced tire, which is the minimum allowable purity that must be maintained in the tire to enjoy the benefits of nitrogen inflation. Few nitrogen generator manufacturers currently discuss this mandatory 95% threshold, as few are able to consistently provide the required purity to achieve it. Don’t take chances with your safety - make sure your Dealer fills your tires with NitroFill!
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My Tires are Low! Now What?
Low tire pressure is generally due to one of the following three conditions:
- A leak. Most tire leaks are the result of a hole or puncture, faulty valve, or a porous or corroded wheel.
- Permeation. Permeation is the normal process by which the oxygen in air bleeds through a tire’s body or carcass. It is typical for an "air" filled tire to lose 1-3 psi of pressure every month through normal permeation whereas it can take several months for a NitroFilled tire to lose a single pound of pressure.
- Temperature Change. All gases expand and contract with temperature. If you live in an area that experiences dramatic temperature changes, you will have to adjust your tire pressure accordingly. Typically you will only have to adjust your tire pressure "up", adding pressure as ambient temperatures decrease. Count on losing about 2% of your total tire pressure for every 10 degrees in temperature reduction.
Participating NitroFill dealers will always check and correct your tire pressure with NitroFill for free during your membership period, and we recommend you have this done in accordance with your motorcycle or motorcycle tire manufacturer’s recommendation, but never less than every 30 days. If you have NitroFill in your tires and do not have a leak, you should experience little or no pressure loss from permeation, but may still see pressure loss from seasonal temperature changes. While it is best to visit your NitroFill dealer for a free top off, you can correct your tire pressure with regular compressed air for these normal and minor events without diminishing the benefits of nitrogen inflation.
If you have a "flat" tire or a situation where most or all of the nitrogen in your tire has been lost, you can also fill it with regular air if necessary, but we encourage you to visit your NitroFill dealer as soon as possible to have the tire(s) purged and refilled with NitroFill so you will continue to enjoy the benefits it provides.
If you are a member of the NitroFill Auto Club, most flat tires caused from road hazards are covered, as is roadside assistance if your flat or damaged tire has left you stranded.
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Do I Still Need to Check my Tire Pressure if My Tires are Filled with NitroFill?
Yes, absolutely. But, you will find the tire pressure to be more consistent, even during dramatic temperature changes.
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My Motorcycle Tires are Equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Will NitroFill Harm my TPMS Sensors?
No, in fact because NitroFill is an inert, moisture and contaminate free gas, it provides the perfect environment for Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors.
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Is Nitrogen a Safety Hazard?
No. Nitrogen is an inert, noncombustible, nonflammable, non-corrosive gas. In fact, these are some of the key reasons why nitrogen is used to fill the tires of vehicles that push performance limits under extreme conditions, including Formula One racers and jet aircraft.
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