Does Genesis usually deliver a car with nitrogen in the tires ?

[Genesis2021*]

I just noticed that the cap on my 2021 G80 tire air valve stem says N2 on it. Hence the question.

 

[Richard Mississauga]

Did you purchase new? Or used/lease return?

 

[Genesis2021*]

Did you purchase new? Or used/lease return?

New. Two weeks ago.

 

[Richard Mississauga]

If the caps are N2 and green, it would appear that they filled the tires with nitrogen. Best to check with your dealer.

 

[MrMegadeth]

Yes. That's how mine was delivered. I only add 78% N2 when I fill them up, normally.

 

[Genesis2021*]

Yes N2 and green. Nice surprise. I’ve heard Lexus charges $150 for it. ( But Costco $14)

 

[EdP]

I just noticed that the cap on my 2021 G80 tire air valve stem says N2 on it. Hence the question.

Dealer option that you paid for. Big profit maker

 

[TinsleyC]

Yes. That's how mine was delivered. I only add 78% N2 when I fill them up, normally.

Yes, me too. The 78% mix is more widely available.

 

[PMCErnie]

I keep the 78% mix in my garage compressor.

 

[waveman]

I prefer helium. Makes for a softer ride.

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[ephone1]

I prefer helium. Makes for a softer ride.

Lighter too.

 

[TinsleyC]

Lighter too.

Better mpg, for sure.

 

[EdP]

I prefer helium. Makes for a softer ride.

Do you have to tether is when you park? Tie it to a hitching post?

 

[Buckula]

I just noticed that the cap on my 2021 G80 tire air valve stem says N2 on it. Hence the question.

The air is we breath is approximately 80% Nitrogen and 20% Oxygen. I have always considered it a funny gimic.

 

[Dokfixer]

Actually, the air we breath is 78% nitrogen, 21% oxyge, and 1% other gases. Most new cars come from the factory with nitrogen in the tires, then dealers add whatever price they want to the window sticker. Dealers don’t deflate the tires and fill them with nitrogen. no matter what, any dealer telling you the tire is filled only with nitrogen is lying to you. Unless the tires were installed in a nitrogen filled room, there will be about 10-12% room air in the tire. If they deflate to remove the oxygen and reinflate with nitrogen, the residual in the tire after deflation is about 20%