Nitrogen Filled Tires

Nitrogen in your tires will increase fuel economy and tire life and here is why:

The average tire looses 1.7 lbs of air per month. Nitrogen leaks 4 times slower than regular air. The reason is that the molecules are larger so its more difficult for the Nitrogen to permeate the rubber and leak. Survey says the average car owner checks or has the air checked in their tires 4 times per year, usually with each oil change. Using the average statistics of the average car owner and the tire companies leaking stats your tires would be about 5lbs under inflated by your next oil change. Nitrogen would be about 1.5 lbs low. When air pressure is reduced in a tire it increases the rolling resistance. More resistance requires more power to roll the vehicle down the road. Therefore by maintaining air pressure per your vehicles specifications your fuel economy will be improved. When a tire is low on air it runs hotter due to increase sidewall deflection. Increased heat promotes faster tire wear.

Nitrogen has less moisture than regular air. Air pressure does not fluctuate as much when the tire is hot due to a lower moisture level. Moisture vaporizes when it gets hot which takes up room inside the tire and increases tire inflation. This is why it states on your tire to always check it cold. Less moisture means less internal corrosion on your wheel. This will minimize the potential of a rim leak due to corrosion.

Nitrogen tire inflation will allow a more consistent air pressure which will overall improve tire and vehicle performance. Come into Fast Tire and let us inflate your tires with nitrogen, it will make a difference.