How nitrogen inertion can help keep tire costs in check
The oxidative deterioration and oxidative degradation of polymers, rubbers, elastomers used in tires has been
NASA’s Space Tires
In the 1960s and 1970s, NASA launched dozens of rockets that sent astronauts into space
The History of TPMS Lights
One of the most dangerous predicaments facing automobile drivers is a problem that is easily
Compressed Air: The Secret Enemy of Rubber Tires
Today, it is common for customers to fill rubber automobile tires with compressed air due
Tire Flexion Increases Tire Pressure
In a previous post, we noted that constant flexing of your car tires over the
The Discovery of Nitrogen
Nitrogen has many uses––it can make fertilizers and plastics, preserve foods, and liquid nitrogen is
The Secret Soda and Selzer Gas
Those tiny bubbles in soda and sparkling water are made from carbon dioxide. For centuries,
Research Behind Maintaining Tire Pressure: Choose the Right Rubber and Nitrogen Inflation
A key parameter of tire performance and durability is inflation pressure retention (IPR), which is
An oxygen molecule is a smaller (volume) molecule than a nitrogen molecule.
It is a common misconception that an oxygen molecule, O2, is “larger” than a nitrogen
