Nitrogen is a dry, inert gas used to inflate airplane tires, off-road truck tires, military vehicle tires, and race car tires for improved performance and safety. Oxygen in compressed air permeates through the wall of the tire reducing the tire’s inflation pressure. During its journey through the tire wall, oxygen oxidizes the rubber compounds in the tire, causing under-inflation and deteriorated rubber. Dry nitrogen helps the tire to run cooler and more safely.
The most significant benefit of filling automobile tires with nitrogen is enhanced safety. Under-inflation of tires due to the diffusion of air through the tire has been identified as a significant cause of tire failures. Correct inflation is highly significant when considering tire life and performance. It is not always possible to look at a tire and detect under-inflation. However, under-inflation can cause many tire related problems. As inflation pressure largely determines a tire’s load capacity, under-inflation results in an overloaded tire. An under-inflated tire operates at high deflection resulting in decreased fuel economy, sluggish handling and may result in excessive mechanical flexing and heat build-up leading to catastrophic tire failure. |
Extend Tire Life Improve Fuel Efficiency Oxygen diffuses through the tire much faster than nitrogen Enhanced Safety Maintain Consistent Inflation Optimize Tire Performance Improved Fuel Efficiency Maximize Road Grip & Handling Reduce Heat Build-up
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