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Why The Tires On The SR-71 Blackbird Look Silver
The SR-71 Blackbird flies at extremely high speeds and altitudes, adding Aluminum to its tires can help to prevent damage during fast landings.

How Pirelli Prepares Tires for Formula 1 Races
We’re stepping off the beaten path in this issue to showcase a workshop like no other—the one run by the Pirelli team responsible for supplying and preparing tires for Formula 1 teams.It was during ...

What Do The Red And Green Dots On Aircraft Tires Mean?
You might have seen strange green and red marks on aircraft tires. They're not random -- they serve a very specific purpose and contribute to your safe flight.

Where To Get Nitrogen For Tires: The Most Convenient Options
That said, if you do prefer to fill your tires with nitrogen, you may be wondering about the best place to get it. Depending on your area, you probably have more options than you realize.

Why The Airbus A380 Has So Many Tires
Why does this aircraft have so many tires? This article explores that question and the engineering marvel that is the A380's tires.

Do Nitrogen Filled Tires Actually Make That Much Of A ... - Jalopnik
Vehicle owners do have the option of having their tires filled with nitrogen, but does it make that much of a difference? Here's what owners have to say.

Do Nitrogen Filled Tires Actually Make That Much Of A Difference ... - MSN
Some sources claim that nitrogen-filled tires can last up to 40% longer than tires filled with oxygen, or will at least have a decrease in air loss by a third.

What Do Green Caps On A Tire Mean? - SlashGear
During the course of a year, a tire filled with nitrogen can be expected to lose, on average, about 1.3 pounds per square inch (psi) less than a tire filled with regular air.

Is It Safe To Add Regular Air To Nitrogen Tires? Here's ... - SlashGear
Because nitrogen molecules are larger, it's harder for them to slip through the pores in your tires. Some people choose to use nitrogen for this reason, as, in theory, you'll lose less pressure ...

Here’s What a Green Cap on Your Tire Air Valve Means
That said, nitrogen comes at a premium fill-up cost of around $20 and is most likely only found at your dealer. READ ON: Here's What That Red, Yellow, or White Dot Means on Your Tire WHAT DOES ...

You Don't Need to Fill Your Car's Tires With Nitrogen
After 12 months, the tires filled with compressed air lost an average of 3.5 psi (out of 30 psi), while those filled with nitrogen were down an average of 2.2 psi.

It’s hard to come up with a scenario in which it’s worth paying ...
And both air and nitrogen will leak out if you have “a leak.” And finally, one pitch for nitrogen says that it’s less likely to degrade the inside of the tire the way oxygen can. OK, fine.