| Nitrogen
 Nitrogen
tire inflation is one of the newest trends in automotive maintenance.
No, this isn’t a gimmick. This simple and inexpensive alternative to
standard air inflation provides considerable benefits for your vehicle.
As always, Mid-Atlantic Tire is ahead of the game. We are the ONLY tire
dealer in the area to offer this great service to our customers. Read on
to discover the many advantages of nitrogen inflation.
Increased Safety
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 Tires
inflated with nitrogen maintain their pressure for a longer period of
time. Nitrogen diffuses through the walls of a tire slower than air,
significantly reducing pressure loss between inflation checks.
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Tires that are properly
inflated respond better to steering input, which translates to
improved handling and traction for the driver.
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Nitrogen-filled tires
run approximately 20% cooler than those inflated with air. This means
a reduced risk of tire failure for the vehicle.
Better Fuel Mileage
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Proper tire pressure
causes tires to roll smoother when in motion. The decrease in the
amount of roll resistance leads to an increase in the efficiency of
fuel consumption.
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Over time, you will
experience a noticeable improvement in gas mileage.
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“Every day, we’re
losing over two million gallons of gasoline to a seemingly unimportant
thing: low tire pressure.” – U.S. Department of Energy
Extended Tire Life
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Oxygen is your tire’s
worst enemy. It causes oxidation of the rubber in the tire and slowly
weakens the tread, referred to as “fatigue” or “aging.”
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Nitrogen inflation
eliminates moisture in the tire, and with it the oxidation process.
With proper care, tires inflated with nitrogen last longer.
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This lack of moisture
is beneficial to more than just your tires. Nitrogen inflation is
completely dry, so rims and wheels are less likely to rust.
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