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 Nitrogen Overview :: FAQ :: Nitrogen Comparisons :: Nitrogen Benefits :: Nitrogen in the News :: Testimonials Nitrogen is an inert, dry, non-flammable gas that’s used by NASCAR racers, the aircraft industry, the U.S. military, Formula One racers and others to inflate tires. So why do the tires on a truck or the family sedan have “plain old air” in them? Well, it’s probably because the owners didn’t know about nitrogen and the benefits of using it instead of “plain old air”. And frankly, it hasn’t been readily available at local tire stores because there hasn’t been a way to produce or provide nitrogen to the average user. Nitrogen is all around us. The air we breathe is 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and the rest is small amounts of other gasses. When it comes to tires, oxygen is the culprit. Nitrogen in tires instead of “plain old air” maximizes the vehicle’s handling, fuel efficiency and tire life through better tire pressure retention, improved fuel economy and cooler running tire temperatures. Commercial users will enjoy the benefits of eliminating oxidation, improving retreadability, eliminating rim rust and the resulting stronger casings. |