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Are You N2 Your Tires?
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Did You Know? - A
Matter of Inflation
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Compressed air - the traditional medium for tire inflation - contains both
nitrogen and oxygen molecules. A tire is essentially a rubber membrane
through which these molecules permeate. Unfortunately, oxygen leaks up to
four times faster than nitrogen. Oxygen also oxidizes the rubber compounds
in tires, causing deterioration from the inside out.
Regular compressed air is also typically prone to condensation, foreign
particulates, and other contaminants. Once inside a tire, these can cause
further deterioration to the rubber compounds, rim, and valve stem core. If
all this leakage, oxidation, and deterioration goes unchecked, under
inflation occurs, creating a host of problems such as excessive tire wear,
reduced gas mileage, or worse ... the risk of dangerous blow-outs.
Government and industry studies suggest roughly 60 percent of tire blowouts
are caused by under-inflated tires. When you consider that an estimated four
of every five vehicles on the road today are riding on under-inflated tires,
there's danger all around us.
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Why Nitrogen? -
Airing Out the Differences.
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Nitrogen is the clean, inert gas that comprises 78 percent of the air we
breathe. Not only is nitrogen abundantly available, it's also a safe, more
beneficial alternative to regular compressed air.
Nitrogen makes tires perform better, last longer, and function with a
greater degree of safety than tires inflated with regular compressed air.
• Enhanced Safety - Tires filled with nitrogen maintain their
pressure up to 40% longer than regular compressed air, which means greater
handling, control, and grip, minimizing the danger of catastrophic road
failure.
• Longer Tire Life - Industry field tests suggest tires inflated with
nitrogen can last up to 30% longer. Since nitrogen is a clean, moisture-free
gas, it slows down internal tire oxidation, which slows down the aging of
your tires.
• Better Fuel Economy - With improved tire inflation comes improved
gas mileage - by as much as 6%.
As you can see, there are clear reasons to get with the nitrogeneration. |
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Get N2Your Tires -
Drive Safer and Save Money
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Even with nitrogen in your tires, it's still important to check your
tire pressure periodically. So, the next time you pull in for routine
service, have your tires checked and re-inflated or topped off with
nitrogen.
It's a very simple, accessible, and affordable process that pays
dividends in terms of enhanced safety, better fuel economy, and longer
tire life.
For more information about nitrogen in your tires, visit Larry Hudson
Pontiac Buick GMC today.
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Air Usage
Oxygen molecules are small enough to escape through the tire wall. |
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Nitrogen Usage
Molecules in N2 are too large to escape through the tire wall like oxygen.
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