From FMX magazine: Some facts on nitrogen tire inflation

Dec. 26, 2013

Information on the benefits to providing nitrogen tire inflation at your facility.

Nitrogen inflation’s benefits include more stable tire pressures over the long term, less oxidation on the wheel rim for better bead sealing and longer tire life because nitrogen doesn’t the corrosive properties that come with air-filled tires.

The use of high-concentration nitrogen gas in tires has been around for years, notably in racing (IndyCar, Formula 1 and Nascar), aircraft tires (commercial and military) and by vehicles used by NASA. However, even though this technology is hardly new, it still arouses the suspicion of many in the vehicle maintenance business.

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