NITROGEN TIRE FILL

Only at Ballas Buick GMC Toledo Service Center

 

  

Fill your tires with Nitro Pro at Ballas Service Center for

• Fuel Savings
• Increased Safety
• Longer Tire Life
• Superior Handling
• Decreased Wheel Corrosion
• Maintains Proper Inflation 3-4 Times Longer

Ballas Buick GMC Toledo Service Center's Exclusive Three-Step NitroPRO Tire Filling Service

1.      Tire Deflation- Deflators quickly and simultaneously deflate your tires to atmospheric pressure.

2.      Tire Vacuum- Vacuum System removes more detrimental air and moisture than traditional systems.

3.      Nitrogen Fill- NitroPRO fills your tires with high purity nitrogen, providing you with the benefits listed about.

 

How Nitrogen Works and What it Does

Nitrogen (N²) makes up the majority of the air that we breathe and is contained in the protein of all life on earth. It is colorless, tasteless, and non-toxic. The next most common component of air is oxygen (O²). Together N² and O² make up approximately 99% of the air we breathe and traditionally fill tires with.

 

N² is a larger molecule than O²

Therefore, it cannot escape as easily as oxygen through porous material such as a rubber tire wall (carcass). Leaking at a much slower rate than oxygen, a tire filled with a higher percentage of N² maintains its proper pressure roughly than air-filled tires. Proper inflation provides better economy, longer tire life, superior handling, and increased safety by reducing the likelihood of loss of control due to low tire inflation, blowouts and other tire failures.

 

N² is a dry, inert gas

O² in a tire provides unwanted oxidation. Over time, this reaction can damage the tire carcass and corrode wheels. Aluminum wheels are especially vulnerable to corrosion particularly around the tire bead seating area, which ultimately can negatively impact the tire’s ability to retain constant pressure. N² on the other hand, is a harmless inert gas that does not react negatively with tires and wheels. N² filled tires also reduce tire heat, thereby decreasing rolling resistance and increasing fuel economy.

 

N² is non-flammable

O² supports combustion while N² is an extinguishing gas. Thus, a large number of mass transportation companies around the world fill their tires with N² for added fire and explosion safety. In a vehicle fire, ruptured, pressurized air-filled tires accelerates the fire. N² filled tires slow the fire.

 

N² has been used in tires for many years on aircraft, military vehicles, off road trucks, racecars, and even Tour de France bicycles.

NitroPRO inflated tires are safer and longer lasting than tires inflated with air

• NitroPRO inflated tires do not age as quickly as air inflated tires
• NitroPRO inflated tires minimize blowouts
• NitroPRO inflated tires improve vehicle handling through proper inflation and consistently maintained pressure
• Nitrogen is an inert, non-combustible and non-flammable gas
•  Nitrogen is a stable gas providing more constant pressure
• Nitrogen is a dry gas with no corrosive properties as found in compressed air

 

Correct inflation versus under-inflation

Correct inflation is of utmost important when considering fuel economy, tire life, and performance. It is not always possible to look at a tire and detect under-inflation. However, under-inflation can cause many tire-related problems. As inflation pressure largely determines a tire’s load capacity, under-inflation results in an overloaded tire. An under-inflated tire operates at high load resulting in decreased fuel economy, sluggish handling and may result in excessive mechanical flexing and heat build up, leading to catastrophic tire failure.

 

Why Nitrogen tire inflation?
The Benefits of nitrogen for every day drivers.

It's common knowledge that properly inflated tires last longer and deliver better mileage than when under inflated. Most importantly, properly inflated tires are safer for drivers and their occupants. Less well known, however, is that tires filled with at least 92% pure nitrogen will remain properly inflated for a much longer period of time than those filled with regular air. And because nitrogen is an inert gas, it is does not promote corrosion as does oxygen. So over time, there is far less deterioration of rubber and accumulation of oxidation on tire rims and valve stems.
 
Save on gas:
Studies of nitrogen tire inflation show that car owners can improve gas mileage by up to 10% because their tires remain properly inflated.
 
Improve tire life:
Filling tires with 92% minimum purity nitrogen helps keep them at optimum inflation levels, which in turn delivers improved tread wear compared to under inflated tires. Studies have shown that normal oxygen levels inside tires filled with air are corrosive to both the tire carcass and the wheel itself, both of which can lead to air leakage.
 
Improve safety:
Properly inflated tires improve safety and handling as well.
 
Better tire pressure stability:
Moisture in normally inflated tires can lead to wide pressure swings due to expansion as the tires heat up. Nitrogen tire inflation eliminates virtually all moisture inside the tire, which in turn keeps tire temperatures and pressure more stable. A side benefit of this is a dramatic decrease in false TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) alerts which have become annoying to drivers of late model vehicles now equipped as standard with TPMS systems.
 
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 
Question:
Regular air-filled tires already contain about 78%nitrogen. Why does the extra amount of nitrogen make such a big difference in tires?"
Answer:
There are three distinct factors at work here. First, the extra percentage of nitrogen (93% to 95%) makes a significant difference in maintaining consistent tire pressure simply because the nitrogen molecule is larger in size than the oxygen molecule and migrates out of semi-porous materials (rubber tires) at slower rates than do oxygen molecules. Studies have shown when a tire is inflated with a minimum of 93% nitrogen, the tire maintains its pressure three-to-four times longer than when regular air is utilized.
Second, oxygen is a corrosion initiator and supports combustion. Both of these qualities make oxygen a poor tire inflation gas. The presence of oxygen is particularly harmful in high pressure and high moisture content environments such as the interior of a tire. So the goal is to minimize the content of oxygen and moisture to prevent interior wheel corrosion which impacts a tire's ability to properly sit on the rim and provide a consistent, tight seal. This is becoming a significant issue today especially with the increase in alloy wheel popularity. Nitrogen is an inert gas so it is non-corrosive, and nitrogen does not support combustion.
Third, on-demand nitrogen generation requires a moisture-free air source. All NitroPRO Nitrogen Tire Inflation Systems "ultra-scrub" water moisture from the input air source. This results in generated nitrogen that is at minimum 99.9% moisture- free. The absence of water vapor in a near-nitrogen pure environment helps to stabilize interior tire pressure when the tire exterior is subjected to large temperature differentials.
This is why nitrogen makes the big difference!
Question:
How is using nitrogen in tires good for the environment?
Answer:
Because tires stay properly inflated for a longer period of time with nitrogen inflation, cars get better gas mileage and use less fuel. Less fuel burned translates into lower emissions introduced to the environment. Additionally, tires wear much longer when consistently and properly inflated, and thus longer-life tires reduce the demand for oil and other raw materials as well.
 
Question:
Do tire manufacturers void warranty when their tires are inflated with nitrogen?
Answer:
No! Tires are still covered under a tire manufacturer's warranty when a customer uses nitrogen as the inflation gas.
 
Question:
What if my customer develops a flat or has a slow leak and nitrogen is not available in his/her area?
Answer:
Topping off a nitrogen-inflated tire with regular compressed air is acceptable in these circumstances. Naturally since your customer made the initial investment to convert to nitrogen inflation, RTI recommends the subject tire be "nitrogen-serviced" as soon as possible to resume the beneficial impact nitrogen has on the vehicle.
 
Question:
Does nitrogen inflation affect the accuracy of tire pressure monitoring systems now being installed as standard equipment on some cars?
Answer:
No! Nitrogen inflation gas has no detrimental affect on TPMS sensors because the sensor is reacting to the pressure level of the inflation gas within the tire. RTI continually receives reports that vehicles equipped with TPMS and running nitrogen tire inflation have had dramatically fewer issues with false signals from such systems because the nitrogen gas now contained inside the tire is virtually moisture-free. (Moisture contained in regular air dramatically affects pressure and temperature stability inside tires.) The TPMS low-pressure indicator light should not be illuminated if a vehicle's tires are properly inflated with nitrogen to the manufacturer's recommended specification unless the TPMS is malfunctioning.
 
Question:
Are tire inflators with sealants compatible with NitroPRO systems?
Answer:
No. Tire inflators with sealant are not compatible with nitrogen tire inflation generator systems regardless of manufacturer. Specifically, RTI does not recommend servicing tire(s) that were previously inflated with any tire sealer products because the sealer is harmful to the machine's filtering systems and nitrogen generation membrane. It is crucial before any service to verify that sealants are not present in the tire before connecting the machine!
 
Question:
Are NitroPRO chrome valve stems caps compatible with all tire valve stems?
Answer:
Certain automobile OEMs have issued service bulletins advising against the use of specialty valve stem caps due to cap removal difficulties caused by corrosion in certain geographic areas of the country and potential signal interference with TPMS systems. Because of the wide variety of OEM vehicle makes and models and the wide variety of aftermarket wheel, tire and wheel/tire accessory manufacturers today, it is the responsibility of the installer to determine application suitability of NitroPRO valve stem caps.

 

Fill your tires with Nitro Pro

• Fuel Savings
• Increased Safety
• Longer Tire Life
• Superior Handling
• Decreased Wheel Corrosion
• Maintains Proper Inflation 3-4 Times Longer

 

Our Exclusive Three-Step NitroPRO Tire Filling Service

1.      Tire Deflation- Deflators quickly and simultaneously deflate your tires to atmospheric pressure.

2.      Tire Vacuum- Vacuum System removes more detrimental air and moisture than traditional systems.

3.      Nitrogen Fill- NitroPRO fills your tires with high purity nitrogen, providing you with the benefits listed about.

 

How Nitrogen Works and What it Does

Nitrogen (N²) makes up the majority of the air that we breathe and is contained in the protein of all life on earth. It is colorless, tasteless, and non-toxic. The next most common component of air is oxygen (O²). Together N² and O² make up approximately 99% of the air we breathe and traditionally fill tires with.

 

N² is a larger molecule than O²

Therefore, it cannot escape as easily as oxygen through porous material such as a rubber tire wall (carcass). Leaking at a much slower rate than oxygen, a tire filled with a higher percentage of N² maintains its proper pressure roughly than air-filled tires. Proper inflation provides better economy, longer tire life, superior handling, and increased safety by reducing the likelihood of loss of control due to low tire inflation, blowouts and other tire failures.

 

N² is a dry, inert gas

O² in a tire provides unwanted oxidation. Over time, this reaction can damage the tire carcass and corrode wheels. Aluminum wheels are especially vulnerable to corrosion particularly around the tire bead seating area, which ultimately can negatively impact the tire’s ability to retain constant pressure. N² on the other hand, is a harmless inert gas that does not react negatively with tires and wheels. N² filled tires also reduce tire heat, thereby decreasing rolling resistance and increasing fuel economy.

 

N² is non-flammable

O² supports combustion while N² is an extinguishing gas. Thus, a large number of mass transportation companies around the world fill their tires with N² for added fire and explosion safety. In a vehicle fire, ruptured, pressurized air-filled tires accelerates the fire. N² filled tires slow the fire.

 

N² has been used in tires for many years on aircraft, military vehicles, off road trucks, racecars, and even Tour de France bicycles.

NitroPRO inflated tires are safer and longer lasting than tires inflated with air

• NitroPRO inflated tires do not age as quickly as air inflated tires
• NitroPRO inflated tires minimize blowouts
• NitroPRO inflated tires improve vehicle handling through proper inflation and consistently maintained pressure
• Nitrogen is an inert, non-combustible and non-flammable gas
•  Nitrogen is a stable gas providing more constant pressure
• Nitrogen is a dry gas with no corrosive properties as found in compressed air

 

Correct inflation versus under-inflation

Correct inflation is of utmost important when considering fuel economy, tire life, and performance. It is not always possible to look at a tire and detect under-inflation. However, under-inflation can cause many tire-related problems. As inflation pressure largely determines a tire’s load capacity, under-inflation results in an overloaded tire. An under-inflated tire operates at high load resulting in decreased fuel economy, sluggish handling and may result in excessive mechanical flexing and heat build up, leading to catastrophic tire failure.

High Quality NitroPro Aluminum N² Valve Stem Caps provide a great reminder to you and others that your tires are filled with Nitrogen!