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When it comes to tires the biggest ripoff is filling them with nitrogen.
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Originally Posted by Katana49
Not if you get it done for free.
Unless you own the N2 cylinder, I doubt it's "for free" except that a line item says that. Since the advantage to a 100% N2 fill (as opposed to a 70% N2 fill from a suitably dried air source, like a commercial compressor) is nearly zero, any cost, direct or collateral, is the definition of a ripoff.
But then, I'm sure there are Prius and Tesla drivers out there smug because their tires are filled with "organic air."
X5’s are notorious for eating rear tires. They’re heavily cambered.
I must be really lucky then lol
My X5M has had way fewer tire replacements than my Lightning ever did. I've put more miles on the X5 as well and it has never "eaten" tires front or rear.
Unless you own the N2 cylinder, I doubt it's "for free" except that a line item says that. Since the advantage to a 100% N2 fill (as opposed to a 70% N2 fill from a suitably dried air source, like a commercial compressor) is nearly zero, any cost, direct or collateral, is the definition of a ripoff.
But then, I'm sure there are Prius and Tesla drivers out there smug because their tires are filled with "organic air."
It's free from the dealerships I go to. They no longer fill tires with anything but nitrogen.
No, these are performance tires. They are not made for mileage. As I said... 20K is bout the best you are going to do. And no, they are not cheap... they run about $400 - $500 a pop.
I think you will agree, though, that for someone who drives in a sporting manner, in the SC rain, these tires are a good investment. (I know that's not your question, I think you are already at that conclusion, but just to bring up the point for other readers)
What I have read, directional tires give better *wet* performance when installed correctly, but dry performance is not affected if they are on "backwards".
Only you can say if the additional hassle factor is worth it to you. The performance advantage to a directional tire is generally not that great.
It's free from the dealerships I go to. They no longer fill tires with anything but nitrogen.
Okay. Meaning you either bought the car there or pay dealership prices for service, which falls into my definition of why it's not truly free.
Moot point; it is useless.
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