Nitrogen Inflation

Darling's now offers nitrogen inflation for tires as an alternative to traditional compressed air fills.  This technology has been used for years in industries as diverse as Formula 1 and NASCAR racing and US Military aircraft.  Nitrogen inflation offers many benefits over compressed air inflation, with most of them stemming from the overall benefit of improved tire pressure.

How Nitrogen Improves Tire Pressure
Nitrogen diffuses through a tire's sidewalls 30 to 40% slower than compressed air.  This means that a tire's pressure remains more consistent over time.  When a tire's pressure is consistent, it creates a safer, more reliable, better performing drive for you and your vehicle.  Improper tire pressure can lead to reduced fuel economy, shorter tread and tire life, decreased performance and tire failure.

How Nitrogen Improves Fuel Economy
Improper tire pressure reduces a tire's rolling resistance, causing the engine to have to work harder to propel the car.  When tire pressure is maintained properly, the engine does not have to perform as hard, decreasing fuel use and improving fuel efficiency.

How Nitrogen Inflation Improves Tread and Tire Life and Prevents Vehicle Wear
When a tire is inflated properly, it wears evenly.  When a tire is over-inflated, it causes increased wear on the tire's centers; when a tire is under-inflated, it causes increased wear on the tire's shoulders.  Nitrogen is much drier than compressed air, and does not lead to the humidity and moisture within the tire that causes oxidation.  Oxidation can cause wheel corrosion, tread separation, belt failure or blocked/rusted valve stems.

How Nitrogen Inflation Improves Vehicle Performance and Handling
A vehicle will handle most consistently and corner best when its tires are maintained at the proper pressure.  In addition, it will lead to a more comfortable drive, and also enhances the accuracy of TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems).
 
How Nitrogen Can Prevent Tire Failure
Improper tire pressure is one of the most common reasons of tire failure.  Keeping tires at a consistent and appropriate pressure reduces the risk of an inconvenient and possibly dangerous tire failure.

In addition to the direct benefits to you and your vehicle, nitrogen inflation is more environmentally-friendly, and is safer to handle.  Nitrogen is non-combustible, non-flammable and non-corrosive.  It is also much less reactive than compressed air.

It's easy to convert your tires to nitrogen.  Use the form below or call XXX-XXX-XXXX to schedule an appointment to have your tires converted to nitrogen inflation.  The process typically takes less than 10 minutes.