Consequences of Inflating Tires with Nitrogen?

[MorganLee]

Tire inflation with nitrogen can enhance vehicle stability under extreme conditions. Here are the advantages of inflating tires with nitrogen: 1. Effectively prevents tire blowouts or under-inflation damage. Tire blowouts are one of the main causes of highway traffic accidents. During high-speed driving or emergency braking, the friction between the tire and the road surface becomes more intense. The temperature of ordinary gas inside the tire rises rapidly, leading to a sudden increase in tire pressure, which can cause a blowout. This is especially important for old tires or those with damaged sidewalls. 2. Reduces tire noise and improves driving stability and comfort. Nitrogen is an inert gas with extremely low chemical reactivity. Its molecules are larger than oxygen molecules, making it less prone to thermal expansion and contraction. The deformation range is also much smaller compared to air. Nitrogen permeates through the tire sidewall about 30-40% slower than air, helping to maintain stable tire pressure, improve driving stability, and ensure comfort. Nitrogen has low sound conductivity, approximately one-fifth that of ordinary air, so using nitrogen can effectively reduce tire noise and enhance driving quietness.