Is it true that using nitrogen can make tires last longer?JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Tires are one of the vehicle components that have a lifetime.For this reason, maintenance of tires also needs to be done so that tires are more durable.One of the most important factors in tire maintenance is maintaining tire air pressure.The filling must also comply with the manufacturer's recommendations.Also read: Carbon Tax will take effect soon, what will happen to the PPnBM discount?The use of tire pressure in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations will make the vehicle safer, more comfortable, and maximize the braking function.Not a few believe that inflating tires using nitrogen has more benefits than filling them with regular air.One of them is to make tires more durable and long lasting.Kompas.com/Alsadad Rudi One outlet for filling nitrogen tires at one of Pertamina's gas stations on Jalan Margonda, Depok, Thursday (8/2/2018).It appears that the filling equipment consists of a generator engine and a compressor tube.This was also confirmed by On Vehicle Test (OVT) Manager of PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk Zulpata Zainal.Zulpata said the nitrogen air pressure would be more stable than ordinary wind."It can be like that (more durable), because it will make the air pressure more stable than using ordinary air," he said when contacted by Kompas.com recently.Also read: Yamaha Launches Duck Motorcycle Prices Starting at IDR 12 MillionZulpata also said that the molecular nitrogen is larger than ordinary air.This condition makes the pressure in the vehicle tires can be more maintained and difficult to shrink or reduce."So it's not easy to get out of the tire pores," he said.In addition, another advantage of using nitrogen is that the tires are protected from rust.Air that contains too much water will make rust appear, especially for those who use metal rims.The amount of rust is not too much but over time will damage the rim.Kompas.com/Alsadad Rudi Generator engine to produce nitrogen at one of the tire sales outlets that serves tire filling with nitrogen in Depok, Thursday (8/2/2018).Another advantage is that it is safer to use.This is because the temperature of nitrogen is more stable than ordinary wind.Vehicle handling will also be more stable if using nitrogen.Zulpata also suggested that when filling nitrogen, you should first make sure the nitrogen content.Read also: Lost BPKB, here are the requirements and costs for making a new one"The levels must be above 96 percent, (if below that) basically ordinary air or wind that we usually fill is not nitrogen," said Zulpata.Even though it's below 96 percent, the nitrogen content is already high.Even about 78 percent also already contain nitrogen.However, to get better results, the levels must be above 96 percent.Write your comments with the hashtag #JernihBerkomentar and win e-vouchers for 90 winners!Get information and insight selected by Kompas.com editorsDouble check and complete your data.Your data will be used for account verification when you need assistance or when unusual activity is found on your account.Immediately complete your data to join the #JernihBerkomentar program.