Using high purity Nitrogen to inflate tires is nothing
new. Nitrogen has been used for years to help
increase safety and tire performance in airplane
tires, military vehicles, race cars, construction and
transport vehicles. In fact, all commercial aircraft
in North America are required by the FAA (Federal
Aviation Administration) to have high purity
Nitrogen in their tires. Now you too can enjoy the
benefits of driving with Nitrogen in your tires.
Nitrogen is a safe, inert, dry gas. Nitrogen helps maintain
the correct tire pressure longer and is less susceptible to
temperature change. Compared to oxygen, Nitrogen is
a larger molecule and diffuses through the tire wall at a
much slower rate. Therefore your tires remain properly
inflated for a longer period of time, using less fuel and
providing increased safety.
The compressed air traditionally used to inflate tires
contains significant amounts of oxygen and moisture.
Oxygen in compressed air permeates through the wall
of the tire reducing tire pressure. As oxygen seeps
through the tire, it oxidizes the rubber causing underinflation and deteriorated rubber. In addition, oxygen
attacks the wheel itself which may result in wheel
corrosion and tire pressure loss. Since temperature
changes cause regular air to expand and contract more
than Nitrogen, tire pressures can change drastically.
As temperature drops so does tire pressure, resulting in
dangerous under inflation, loss of handling, decreased
safety and increased fuel consumption.
OXYGEN DIFFUSES THROUGH THE TIRE
FASTER THAN NITROGEN
"Without proper maintenance, such as correct
inflation pressure, tires could suddenly fail,
causing you to lose control of your vehicle."
1*1
Transport
Transports
www.tc.gc.ca
Did You Know?
The #1 cause of tire failure is under inflated tires.
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ENHANCED SAFETY
IMPROVED FUEL EFFICIENCY
EXTENDED TIRE LIFE
IMPROVED ROAD GRIP & HANDLING
SIGNIFICANT COST SAVINGS
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
En vironmenta /
Benefits
In North America, over 7 million litres of fuel is
wasted each day due to vehicles driven on under
inflated tires. Nitrogen keeps tires properly
inflated for a longer period of time improving
fuel efficiency by up to 4%. Less fuel used not
only saves money but reduces carbon emissions.
For every one litre of fuel saved, approximately
5 pounds of carbon dioxide is not released into
the air we breathe.
Nitrogen also helps tires last longer, reducing the
number of tire replacements and therefore fewer
tires end up in the landfill.
The Government of Canada states:
"Under-inflated tires increase fuel consumption."
— Transport Canada
"Operating a vehicle with just one tire
under-inflated by 56KPa (8 psi) can reduce
the life of the tire by 15,000 km and can
increase the vehicle's fuel consumption by 4%."
— Government of Canada
Did You Know?
Driving with Nitrogen in your tires can save you over $120 a year!
Calculate your savings at www.getnitrogen.org
Be part of the solution!
Protection for the road ahead"