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Rating	Headline	Comments
	University Fleet Study Proves Value of Nitrogen Filled Tires	In-depth study with great results.
	Pitts Post - Nitrogen Article
	TireBusiness - Why Not Try Nitrogen	Incorrect statement: "Newly fitted tires with Nitrogen, you will never need to top them up for the life of the tires." Wrong, tire pressure still needs to be checked on a regular basis.
	Tire Business - Branick Pushing N2	Mis-quote on 3 - 4 times slower than air. Another error: Pit Crew owner says N2 helped solve vibration problems. Wrong, inflating tires with nitrogen does not solve vibration problems.
	Tire Review	Great Scientific Article. Full of facts.
	Tire Business - N2 Inflation	Good Quotes from Consumer Tire & Dunn Tire. Talks a lot about what customers should try, etc.
	MTD August 2005	Good correction on "Click and Clack" by Dunn Tire Corp. Chairman. Good scientific points in reference to Goodyear, Toyo & Bridgestone/Firestone.
	Costco Press Release
	Tire Business - Costco
	The Forum - Giving Nitro a Boost	A couple errors to point out: first, the mention of air molecules should be oxygen molecules. Second, Nitrogen leaks out of a tire 3 to 4 times slower than oxygen, not 30% to 40%.
	Michelin Nitrogen Tech Bulletin	Good information on retaining tire pressure.
	Goodyear Supports Nitrogen	Good Technical information regarding tire pressure retention.

New - Breaking News

Rating	Headline	Comments
	Nitrogen tire air station opens in St. Peters	Not a lot of details on nitrogen but highlights a good program that benefits an entire town.
	Pumped up about nitrogen	Well written article but states that there needs to be more independent research and therefore ignores much of the research done. There are several independent studies available at our website.
	Nitrogen Filled Tires	Lots of information provided that can be helpful to consumers. Especially those in St Peters Missouri.
	Safety Upgrade - Tire makers should embrace switch to nitrogen gas for inlfation	An excellent article that focuses on the true benefits of nitrogen and why its important to make nitrogen inflation a common practice.
	Nitrogen for Tires	Full review of all nitrogen benefits with lots of information to help in understanding why nitrogen works!
	How to Get the Full Benefits of Filling Your Car, Mini Van, SUV or Truck Tires with Nitrogen	Very well written article that describes all the benefits of nitrogen inflation in detail.
	Save Some Greenbacks When Driving On Your Holidays And Vacations	Well referenced article. Does not explain all the benefits to nitrogen but does well on those it brings up.
	Extending Tire Life	Very good information on how nitrogen can help provide a safer and greener fleet. Some statements are not representative of all available equipment.
	Top 3 reasons to inflate your tires with nitrogen	Brief but good article highlighting the top three benefits of nitrogen.
	Choosing between compressed air or nitrogen for your tires	Well written with only a few errors (nitrogen is not denser than oxygen, oxidation is due to oxygen with water as an accelerant). Includes a lot of information.
	Do Nitrogen-filled tires get better gas mileage than Air-filled tires?	Presents some information on nitrogen inflation but limited in scope and does not answer the titles question.
	Using Nitrogen For Tire Inflation	Incorrectly states that nitrogen has more mass than oxygen. Some comments are not factual but opinion.
	Nitrogen Replacing Air in Tires	Positive about using nitrogen but does not explain benefits and incorrectly states that nitrogen can not be used in retreaded tires.
	Under Pressure	Good general article on nitrogen. Does not have a lot of detail but gives the sources to find it.
	Nitrogen inflation key to saving gas	Does not include detail on nitrogen benefits. Incorrectly states that with nitrogen pressure won\'t change in any way.
	DEP Accepting Applications for Nitrogen Tire Inflation Grants through Aug. 28	Pennsylvania recognizes and rewards dealers who provide nitrogen inflation.
	Under Pressure	Good article but didn\'t go into much detail on why nitrogen provides benefits.
	While Its Hot	Excellent article for dealers and also includes lots of information for consumers.
	From air to nitrogen	Very good read for dealers. Lots of statistics on nitrogen inflations incorporation into the tire industry.
	Save money on tires and gas with Tires 2 U	Good article.
	Get rolling with the pure nitrogen fix	A lighthearted look at the benefits of nitrogen. There are a few errors: nitrogen purity will not be 100% but should be over 93.4% and nitrogen will not fix a bead leak.
	Selling Nitrogen in Tires - Is It All a Lot of Hot Air	Very well written article. The only mistake is stating nitrogen is denser than oxygen and therefore permeates through the tire more slowly. The slower permeation is actually due to nitrogens larger molecular size.
	Nitrogen a worthy alternative for tires	Gives a good overview of the benefits of nitrogen. Implies that nitrogen can help with bead and valve stem leaks which it can not.
	Nitrogen Inflation 101	Basic Q & A on nitrogen inflation by the GNI Technical Manager.
	Its Not Just Hot Air	Well written article including benefits, marketing and industry information from the GNI founder.
	Jay Lenos Garage: Clean And Green	Hear what Jay has to say about nitrogen inflation.
	Is Nitrogen Better than Air in Car Tires?	Very good article on the basics of nitrogen inflation for the family car.
	Some drivers filling their tires with racing air	Good article on what nitrogen benefits.
	Nitrogen Tire Inflation - Its a Gas	Well written and looks only at the facts
	Nitrogen has its place in automotive tires	Only error is that it states It is actually air with the water taken out of it. when in reality the nitrogen content is much higher than it is in air.
	Nitrogen Appears as Gas Saving Option	Does not fully describe benefits of using nitrogen but still a good article.
	Nitrogen Beats Air in Tires	Good overview of the benefits of nitrogen inflation.
	Use of Nitrogen in Tires Gaining Ground	Good article.
	Common Element Fills Boerne Tires
	Proper Tire Maintenance Important for Winter Safety	States that tire can go weeks or months without a refill but doesnt state that the tire should still be checked regularly.
	Deputies find stability, savings in using nitrogen	Accurate throghout with the exception of a comment that nitrogen does not show pressure fluctuation with respect to temperature change as air does.
	Car expert Tom Torbjornsen answers common questions	The last question refers to filling vehicle tires with Nitrogen.
	University Fleet Study Proves Value of Nitrogen Filled Tires	In-depth study with great results.
	Haltec Corporation Joins GetNitrogen	* Press Release *
	Underinflated Tires in the United States	United States Government Accountability Office report on the impact of underinflated tires and what technologies are available to reduce underinflation.
	Nitrogen niche: Valley companies inflating tires with cool gas	Good article talking about the growing popularity in nitrogen tire inflation.
	Ingersoll-Rand joins Get Nitrogen Institute	Annoucement
	Powered Hand Trucks enhance worker safety and productivity	Another type of tire inflated with nitrogen. One correction, nitrogen escapes from a tire 3 to 4 times slower than oxygen (not 6 times).
	Tires Inflated With Nitrogen Investigated	Good article and video except, nitrogen tire inflation systems do not produce 100% nitrogen.
	Tired Of Tire Misinformation? Try Nitrogen	Good points
	Tire gauging	Good article. Talks about the facts.
	Lose the air, get better mileage	Good info. Video with article also. Video has some incorrect statments.
	Fill 'er up, check tire nitrogen	Good common sense

Deep Science

Rating	Headline	Comments
	Bridgestone Firestone Commercial Truck Tires	Great Science
	Nitrogen Tire Inflation for the Big Rigs	Great Science! Laurence R. Sperberg has been researching the benefits of nitrogen inflation of tires for over 40yrs.
	Reduce Fuel and Tire Costs	TRIB talks a lot about importance of proper tire inflation
	The N2 Revolution	Generally negative on nitrogen
	Tomorrow's Technician - Hot Trend For Cool Tires	Great science!
	HowStuffWorks.com - Race Car Tires
	On-Site Mechanic: Nitrogen for tires
	Why Nitrogen Extends Tread Life
	Federal Aviation Regulations	States reasons why FAA uses nitrogen.
	R & P N2 Article	Good article that references the Ford Baldwin Research Paper.
	Ford Baldwin Research Paper	Good article (very technical). Explains the oxidation of tire compounds due to oxygen in the tire.
	Bridgestone Nitrogen Article	Very good article that explains what nitrogen does & why it is good for tires. Simplifies the science behind filling a tire with nitrogen.

Truck/Fleet Specific

Rating	Headline	Comments
	Extending Tire Life	Very good information on how nitrogen can help provide a safer and greener fleet. Some statements are not representative of all available equipment.
	Safeway Fleet Set to Fill Tires With Nitrogen	Good news but not much detail on the benefits of nitrogen.
	Valley Companies Choosing Nitrogen Tire Inflation to Save Costs and Increase Productivity	Good article that demonstrates many of the benefits of nitrogen for fleets.
	What You Should Know About Nitrogen Filled Tires
	N Factor Boosts Fleet Operations	Very good article about the benefits of nitrogen for fleets.
	University Fleet Study Proves Value of Nitrogen Filled Tires	In-depth study with great results.
	Nitrogen inflation improves tread life, fuel economy: Study	Thorough research with great results.
	New Nitrogen Inflation System Reduces Tire Maintenance Costs, Improves Tire Life	Good info.
	Fleet Owner
	Inflating Tires with Nitrogen Makes Sense	States N2 molecules are denser than 02. That is false, O2 is denser than N2.
	Nitrogen Tire Inflation for the Big Rigs	Great Science! Laurence R. Sperberg has been researching the benefits of nitrogen inflation of tires for over 40yrs.
	Fleet Maintenance Tire Supplement	A lot of reading but generally good nitrogen facts.

Archive

Rating	Headline	Comments
	Nitrogen Tires Hit The Road	Accurate comments throughout article.
	Still Filing Your Car\'s Tires With Air?	Good info
	Nitrogen prolongs tread life, improves mileage, experts say	Good article with information on tires and nitrogen (click on picture of tire). Incorrect statements from John Eden
	Mileage Saving Tips
	Tire Stores Invite Customers To Get \'Nitro-Nized\' With Nitrogen Tire Inflation	Great article referencing the facts and benefits of using nitrogen for tire inflation.
	Belle Starts Big Nitrogen Inflation Push
	Allen Tire to Offer Branick Nitrogen in all Locations March 27, 2006
	Montreal Gazette - Nitrogen reduces tire wear; damage	Lots of good facts
	The Auto Channel - Dunn Tire	Nitrogen does not solve vibration problems.
	WPXI - Want To Improve Gas Mileage? Use Nitrogen
	First Coast News - Save Money On Gas Using Nitrogen
	KCCI - Drivers Fill Tires With Nitrogen	False statement: \"So it (nitrogen) doesn\'t expand or contract during heat elevations...\" All gases expand and contract to some degree.
	WKYC - Getting Better Gas Mileage	Short article
	The Daily Vidette - Nitrogen
	NC Times - Nitrogen Gaining Popularity	Negative comments from a Goodyear Tire Store.
	KSL - Extend Tire Life	The 30% to 40% statement about tire pressure should be 3 to 4 times.
	WBOC - Filling Tires with Nitrogen Could Save on Gas	The statement \"the tire itself will not lose air\" is wrong.
	WCCO Nitrogen
	Car Mom\'s Winter Driving 101
	Costco Wholesale Buys Branick N2 Systems
	Company leads way in nitrogen systems for tires
	Filling your tires with Nitrogen

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