Is Nitrogen inflation worthwhile?

Question

I bought a 2003 G35 from the local Infiniti dealership and all the tires were inflated with nitrogen. Salesman said that is standard practice at this particular dealership. I have bought new 4 new tires from Bridgestone store, and am wondering if I should take the car back to the dealership, have the air purged and re-inflated with nitrogen.

Interested in hearing from others who have had Nitrogen inflated tires.

Answer 1

it is a good idea for a few reasons. with the lack of oxygen and moisture in the tire the rim will not rust. nitrogen does not leak out if the tire at the same rate as standard air, so the tires will not go flat like the rest do. nitrogen also does not have the same thermal expansion attributes that regular air does. it will not expand as you drive (to a point). air pressure is constant so the effect of cold tires wearing on the edges and not so much on the middle is not there. if i were you i would go back and talk to the sales man and see if you can not come to a resolution with him in this situation. as i see it if it came in with 100% nitrogen it should leave the same way UNLESS they have it posted in the shop that they do not have the means of doing this.  

Answer 2

I have nitrogen inflated tires and I am surprised your Bridgestone store didn't do the same or at least ask you if you wanted it done when they installed the tires.  I don't think you could ever tell the difference in a passenger car, and likely you will add regular air from your compressor or one at a filling station if they need it so what is the point?

Answer 3

NITROGEN WOULD BE WORTHWHILE ON THAT CAR.

Answer 4

I would not worry about it.  For one, there is NO moisture in Phoenix to worry about rust.  Yes, nitrogen would be more consistent but I doubt you will ever notice a thing.  Also, run your tires new the max pressure for best mpg and handling.  This will also help ensure they always have plenty of air.

Answer 5

In my opinion Nitrogen is a waste of money if you check the pressure on your tires a couple of times a month like you should. Race teams use Nitrogen because they want tire pressure to remain the same as tires heat up.If you don't check your tires regularly like you should then maybe it's worth the money.