Anytime I have any tire, breaks, axel, shocks and struts questions I turn to the professionals at Downtown Tire Center located at 108 S. King Street in beautiful Hendersonville North Carolina.
Owner Bobby Roland and staff are in my opinion the best in the business. Bobby purchased Downtown Tire Center over 13 years ago. Downtown Tire Company has been around for 36 years. Its previous location was on Main Street.
So I had a burning question about nitrogen. What are the advantages of filling your tires with Nitrogen?
1. Consistent inflation pressure over longer periods
* Nitrogen primates through the tire at a rate of 35% slower than regular air.
* Under inflated tires flex and build up heat, breaking down the rubber over time.
* 60% of blowouts are caused by under inflation.
* Consistent inflation improves tread life
* Vehicle handling is improved.
2. Longer tire life
* Nitrogen is a dry gas which disperses heat more rapidly resulting in cooler running tires; this preserves the integrity of the rubber, belts and bead.
* This inert gas also significantly slows the chemical aging process.
3. Improved fuel efficiency
* Passenger cars realize 2-3miles per gallon gains (4% on average)
* Trucks realize gains of 2%
* At 4% a vehicle with 20 mpg rating, this saves approximately 2.5 gallons per week based on 40 miles per day @ $1.90 per gallon that adds up to $228 savings per year!
4. Will not cause oxidation on the wheel causing the tire to leak
5. Nitrogen is NOT explosive
The cost to fill your tires with nitrogen for the life of the tire is $10.00 per tire. When your ready call Bobby at 828-693-1676.
Comments(0)