Extend Tire Life, Improve Fuel Efficiency, Prevent Under Inflation

> Learn more about improving fuel efficiency at getnitrogen.org

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 through the wall of the tire, thus 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 deterioration of the rubber. Dry nitrogen will maintain proper inflation pressure and will prevent auto-ignition, will not corrode rims, and will help the tire to run cooler. The result is increased safety and reduced operating cost.

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.

Improved Tire Life

Nitrogen will help to extend tire life by reducing premature failure of the tire. The causes of premature tire failure which are affected by oxygen include:

• Rubber deterioration by oxidation
• Rim corrosion
• Under-inflation
• Overheating
• Pressure increase due to heat build up
• Uneven wear due to improper inflation

Inflate your tires with Nitrogen and "Have a Safe Trip!"