The Benefits of Using Nitrogen

SAFETY

• 60% of tire blowouts are caused by under inflation
• Under inflated tires flex and build up heat, breaking down the rubber over time
• Nitrogen is a dry gas which disperses heat more rapidly resulting in cooler running tires; this preserves the integrity of the rubber, belts, and beads
• This inert gas also significantly slows the chemical aging process associated with oxygen and moisture in the air
• Nitrogen permeates (gradually leaks) through the tire at a rate of 35% slower than ambient (compressed) air

CONSISTENT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LEADS TO:

• Improved tread life - as much as 30% longer
• Longer tire life - helps rubber and belts maintain structure as tire ages
• Improved vehicle handling - pressure retention stabilizing steering response
• Safer driving - under/over inflation can lead to rollovers, soft cornering, blowouts, poor ride quality, uneven tire wear, poor traction in inclement weather

IMPROVED FUEL MILEAGE

• Nitrogen dissipates heat, reducing rolling resistance and therefore enhancing fuel economy
• Passenger cars realize 2-3 miles per gallon gain; 4% on average; Trucks realize gains of 2 +%; As much as 6% is possible
• At 4% gains on a vehicle with 20 mpg rating this saves approximately 2.5 gallons of fuel per week based on $4.00 per gallon @ 40 miles per day, thus adds up to $520 per year in fuel savings

Ingersoll-Rand Corp. 2008