Walmart Fleet Converts to Nitrogen Filled Tires

You may have noticed that Walmart has had a recent focus on green initiatives and sustainability.  They are 60% of the way to doubling their shipping efficiency by 2015.  What is very interesting is that nitrogen filled tires are a part of this sustainability program.

Elizabeth Fretheim, Director of Strategy and Sustainability for Walmart's Fleet Operations says "We are rolling out a program to do nitrogen filling of tires, that will help with rolling resistance."

Walmart has realized that better pressure retention yields improved fuel efficiency and increased tire life.  I have seen the raw data from the initial tests, and the results are spectactular, up to a 50% tire life improvement.  The savings must be  remarkable for Walmart to make the financial commitment,  and invest in the nitrogen tire inflation technology at their fleet locations throughout North America. 

Comments

[Garage Equipment]

Well, I've recently encountered some. I guess the nitrogen tires works well than ordinary air inflated ones. It has a better grip and handling added to your vehicle.

[plumbing]

You should certainly inflate your spare with nitrogen to help maintain proper inflation when it comes time you need to use it. Because of the slower air pressure loss of nitrogen through the sidewalls, your spare is more likely to be at proper pressure over a long time than if it was filled with regular air.

[ef3000ise]

Really intersting as you wouldn't first think that Nitrogen could be made efficient with this method. Whats also interesting is the fact the difference must be considerable from air to nitrogen for this change to even be considered.

[nitrogen tyre inflation]

Do not check tyre pres­sures after the vehi­cle has been oper­ated because tyres heat up, caus­ing the air pres­sure to rise. Allow them to cool, then carry out your pres­sure check.

Check your spare tyre as well. The cor­rect air pres­sure for a spare is often dif­fer­ent than the tyres on your vehi­cle. The proper air pres­sure for your spare should also be listed in your owner’s man­ual, door jam, or glove compartment.