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 and sluggish handling. This may result in excessive mechanical flexing, heat build up and excessive tire pressure leading to catastrophic tire failure.

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. Oxygen in compressed air permeates the tire wall and oxidizes the rubber compounds in the tire, causing under-inflation and deteriorated rubber. Dry nitrogen helps the tire to run cooler by improving consistent tire pressure.

KEY BENEFITS OF NITROGEN INFLATION
• DECREASES RUBBER DETERIORATION BY OXIDATION
• EXTENDED TIRE LIFE DUE TO PROPER INFLATION
• LESSENS WHEEL & VALVE CORE CORROSION
• REDUCES CATASTROPHIC BLOW OUTS
• MORE CONSISTENT TIRE PRESSURE
• LOWERING HEAT INSIDE TIRE
• ENHANCED HANDLING
• PEACE OF MIND