By reducing the percentage of oxygen, water vapor and other gases in your tires from 22% to 7% or lower, your tires will maintain proper pressure longer than if you use “plain old air.” For example, with 95% nitrogen in your tires, they retain optimal pressure three to four times longer.
A tire filled with "plain old air" can lose 1.5 psi in less than a month. With nitrogen, it can take up to six months to lose 1.5psi.
Proper tire pressure is a big deal.
Maintain it with nitrogen, and you'll see these benefits:
Increased Fuel Efficiency
Correct tire pressure keeps the manufacturer's recommended “contact patch” on the road. This lessens the rolling resistance and maximizes fuel efficiency.
Longer Tire Life
When it comes in contact with other materials, oxygen causes oxidation. Oxidation can make rubber brittle and cause it to lose tensile strength. In addition, at high temperatures and pressures, oxygen reacts and damages inner tire liners and belt packages; nitrogen does not.
Increased Safety
Under-inflated tires cause 90% of blowouts. Nitrogen provides more reliable pressure for reduced blowout potential.
Longer Rim Life
Rim rust caused by condensation from water vapor and other gases can get caught in valves and create slow leaks in tires. Nitrogen is completely dry, so it eliminates the potential for condensation.
Al Long Ford
Nitrogen Tire Service
Installed For Life
Thanks to the Get Nitrogen Institute for their help.
