Tyres runs cooler, last longer and improve handling & braking. Quieter tyre - muting more road noise.
For some years, inflating tyres with nitrogen has been known to produce some substantial advantages over conventional compressed air. Its use has been limited to specialised applications such as aircraft tyres and motorsport, mainly on the grounds of cost of equipment and difficulty of generating this inert gas on the premises.
R-Tec are pleased to announce that the benefits of nitrogen inflation are now available at our workshop.
The main advantages of Nitrogen Inflation for tyres are as follows:
R-Tec are pleased to announce that the benefits of nitrogen inflation are now available at our workshop.
The main advantages of Nitrogen Inflation for tyres are as follows:
Tyre Inflation Pressure Remains More Stable
It is normally recommended that tyre pressures should be checked (including the spare tyre) monthly, and before any long trip. With nitrogen inflation, natural pressure loss is less and the interval for adjusting pressures is considerably extended. However, it is naturally still prudent to check your tyre pressures at the recommended intervals and particularly the pressure of any suspect tyre.
It is normally recommended that tyre pressures should be checked (including the spare tyre) monthly, and before any long trip. With nitrogen inflation, natural pressure loss is less and the interval for adjusting pressures is considerably extended. However, it is naturally still prudent to check your tyre pressures at the recommended intervals and particularly the pressure of any suspect tyre.
Condensation On The Inside Of Wheels Is Drastically Reduced
One of the most common everyday problems we face is corrosion on the inside of steel and alloy rims. This leads to leaking around the rim with corresponding suspicion of a slow puncture.The introduction of nitrogen inside the tyre prevents oxidization which causes a rapid ageing of the tyre and corrosion inside the rim.
One of the most common everyday problems we face is corrosion on the inside of steel and alloy rims. This leads to leaking around the rim with corresponding suspicion of a slow puncture.The introduction of nitrogen inside the tyre prevents oxidization which causes a rapid ageing of the tyre and corrosion inside the rim.
The Possibility Of A Blow Out Or Explosion Is Reduced
Nitrogen doesn't heat up like oxygen, the tyre therefore runs cooler and thus reduces the possibility of explosion.
Nitrogen doesn't heat up like oxygen, the tyre therefore runs cooler and thus reduces the possibility of explosion.
Better Grip On The Road
Nitrogen being far more stable in respect of temperature and pressure translates into better grip and improved vehicle handling. There are also proven reports of extended tyre life, making nitrogen inflation very cost effective. In addition to the benefits for most road users, nitrogen inflation has particular benfits for caravan, camper and trailer users. Better pressure retention and a reduction in the ageing process are real benefits for these vehicles which often spend a great deal of time standing in one place.
Nitrogen being far more stable in respect of temperature and pressure translates into better grip and improved vehicle handling. There are also proven reports of extended tyre life, making nitrogen inflation very cost effective. In addition to the benefits for most road users, nitrogen inflation has particular benfits for caravan, camper and trailer users. Better pressure retention and a reduction in the ageing process are real benefits for these vehicles which often spend a great deal of time standing in one place.
So what should drivers do?
Overall, inflating tires with nitrogen won't hurt them and may provide some minimal benefits.
Is it worth it? If you go someplace that provides free nitrogen with new tires, why not? Additionally we've seen some service providers offering reasonable prices of about $5 per tire (including periodic adjustments for the life of the tire) to a less reasonable $10 per tire (with additional costs for subsequent pressure adjustments) or more as part of a service contract, which we believe exceeds the value of nitrogen's benefit.
Rather than pay extra for nitrogen, most drivers would be better off buying an accurate tire pressure gauge and checking and adjusting their tire pressures regularly.
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