Tires account for nearly 20% of total automotive ownership costs.
Nitrogen comprises of over 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere, so when you use NitroFill, there is no fear of introducing environmentally-harmful foreign gasses into the air.
It takes about six months for a nitrogen inflated tire to lose a pound or two of pressure per square inch compared to just a few weeks for tires inflated with air.
Tires underinflated by 20% can reduce tire life by up to 50%.
In a recent study, tires filled with nitrogen lasted 75% longer than tires filled with air.
The United States currently produces over 250 million scrap tires each year.
Tires in landfills release toxic oils which can contaminate groundwater.
Burning tires for disposal releases harmful and toxic acidic fumes into the atmosphere.
Large tire fires are almost impossible to extinguish and can burn for weeks.
For every tank of gas your car burns, three times the weight of that fuel is being released into the atmosphere as greenhouse gases.
Regular tune-ups can reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by 5%.
Fuel combustion is the leading cause of health damaging air pollutants like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide.
83% of tire problems start with low air pressure.
As many as 85% of Americans don’t check their tires on a regular basis.
50% of emergency road calls are in response to tire failures.
Proper tire inflation can save 25,000 lives each year.
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