As we all know optimized tire pressure is one way to help maintain acceptable fuel mileage. A lot of people pay zero attention to tire pressure, and then wonder why they have a blowout on the highway, or that their fuel mileage is…ahem, in the tank. As Mustang enthusiasts one way we can help maintain proper tire pressure is employing the use of nitrogen in our tires. The hows and whys are after the jump.

GoNitroTire’s (www.gonitrotire.com) UltraFill99+ and TireXtender are designed to provide a more consistent tire pressure for a longer period of time when compared to conventional air. “Using nitrogen versus conventional air in a tire effectively maintains the correct amount of tire pressure for longer and as a result, creates a smoother ride while improving steering and braking,” the company says. As such, a more consistent tire pressure also helps keep blowouts at bay as a result of decreased tire pressure.

The UltraFill99+ is a self-contained nitrogen filling station, while the TireXtender is an aerosol top-off product designed to easily maintain the nitrogen purity should a pressure drop occur. Nitrogen has been a staple in NASCAR for a few years now to help teams maintain proper tire pressure throughout a tire’s track run. However, Tour de France racers, airlines, and the military also use nitrogen because of its tire pressure benefits. Filling our Mustang’s tires with nitrogen will help us maintain acceptable fuel mileage, extend the life of our tires, and help the environment, as well.