Even tires filled with nitrogen still require regular pressure checks to identify slow leaks. It is also a good practice to visually inspect tires for cuts, tears, bulges and tread wear, or other signs of impending tire trouble. Myth: The lack of oxygen and moisture in a tire filled with nitrogen reduces the potential for chemical deterioration of the tire liner, and limits the possibility of rust and corrosion on the wheel. Fact: Compressed air systems at most tire shops have moisture separators that limit the amount of water vapor in the compressed air supply.
Limiting water vapor protects the tires and wheels as well as a shop's expensive air-powered tire mounting and installation tools.
In relation to the number of vehicles on the road and the total number of tires sold annually, the occurrence of tire and wheel damage caused by moisture is not sufficiently widespread to justify any special concern.
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To emphasise the point once more, check your tyre inflation pressure regularly. If the pressure is below the manufacturer recommendation, the tyre must be inflated again — either with air or, if you so choose, with nitrogen — to the proper inflation pressure.
For your safety, you must not drive with tyres that are either underinflated or overinflated. This could create excessive strain and heat build-up and lead to catastrophic tyre failure, and the risk of serious injury or fatalities.
If in doubt, consult your vehicle handbook for the complete details of the maximum load-bearing recommendations.
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