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. 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. 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 under- inflation 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. ti'on for the road,