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07-22-2014, 04:22 PM
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Location: Fuquay Varina, NC
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Air or Nitro
I have a 2014 Flagstaff with nitro gas in all the tires. I had flat in one and took the tire to a tire dealer to get it fixed. The dealer said he could fix the tire, but could only fill the tire with air.
I called a few other tire dealers and they all said the same, no nitro. They said that most tire dealer don't use nitro.
I did get the tire fixed and had it filled with air.
Questions, is really any difference using air and nitro on a travel trailer?
I usually only drive around 450 miles at most when pulling the TT and keep the speed around 65.
Thanks for your input.
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07-22-2014, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member
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The air you breath is 78% nitrogen - putting nitrogen in your tires is just another way of getting more of your money.
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07-22-2014, 04:26 PM
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Site Team - Lou
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OMG HELP ME! Not another one of these!
Must be 50 or 60 recent threads on this topic.
Please do a search quickly before they close this thread down. (JK)
Your answer is here. There are way too many threads to list.
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07-22-2014, 04:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Herk7769
OMG HELP ME! Not another one of these!
Must be 50 or 60 recent threads on this topic.
Please do a search quickly before they close this thread down. (JK)
Your answer is here. There are way too many threads to list.
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X2 - please do a search.
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07-22-2014, 04:30 PM
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Nitro = cash grab
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07-22-2014, 04:36 PM
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Jack of All Trades
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Nitro?
Do you mean nitroglycerin? (I wouldn't suggest it, to unstable)
Nitromethane? (Too volitive)
Nitrous oxide (I guess you could bleed it out of the tire and have a good time/nap)
I think you mean nitrogen, a colorless odorless non reactive gas!
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07-22-2014, 04:38 PM
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Just to let op know .Not alot of people carry nitrogen .You can put air in it but it will need to be taking out and put nitro back in.
It really does nothing .Had trucks and trailers with and without .
Really a hassle if you need to top off the tires.
Just go with air alot easier and really no big results from nitro
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07-22-2014, 09:20 PM
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Mine came with Nitro from the factory. I traveled like I normally do. Replaced tires this spring, normal air. Still traveling normal. If it comes with it, it comes with it. Way too much made of this. Totally personal preference.
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07-22-2014, 10:38 PM
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Ret E-9 Anchor-clanker
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Nitro does not expand and contract at the same rate as our regular air. We have been using "reg air" for years, just check the tires with "reg air" when cold, like before you start your trip.
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07-22-2014, 11:09 PM
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A car dealer wanted to charge me $85- for nitrogen in the tires on a car I was going to buy. Really? REALLY? I had just bought a bottle of nitrogen for my glider club because of the high-pressure oleo shocks on our tow planes. I believe the 5,000 psi bottle refill set us back about $120- at the time. I told him I would pay him the $2- it was worth and the $3- it cost him to have someone let a little air out and refill them... He just lined it out... and we bought the car...
"Regular air" is 78% nitrogen.... No one can actually fill a tire with 100% nitrogen, because no one can draw a complete vacuum inside it. It's a rip off. Don't be fooled by hype.
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07-23-2014, 04:15 AM
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Nitro is useless in an RV in my opinion because of always having to check and top off psi. There's never any nitrogen when you need it.
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07-23-2014, 05:21 AM
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I found when we use Nitrogen in our tires after (40) laps on the Track at Goshen it handles better! Turn #4 it was Pushing before! Youroo!!
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07-23-2014, 06:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
I found when we use Nitrogen in our tires after (40) laps on the Track at Goshen it handles better! Turn #4 it was Pushing before! Youroo!!
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Why you lie?
10 of those laps you spent in the "pits" chugging "mixers".
10 laps where spent practicing your prom queen parade wave.
5 laps involved you trying to draft a squirrel.
10 laps you kept running high in turn 4 so phrank could take "glamour shots"
5 of those laps you thought you took the checkered flag and you were looking for the victory lane cupid girls.
Not a true test get real. [emoji631]
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07-23-2014, 07:17 AM
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07-23-2014, 11:16 AM
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thanks for all the comments, I forgot to do a scan at first to check on the subject.
Anyhow, going with air!
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07-23-2014, 11:46 AM
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We use n2 in our plane tires, not for inside rot but they are at -30 plus for hrs at a time then BAM They are heated to 200 in a matter of seconds. Their is a gain of around 20-40 psi when they are hot but the cold inflation pressure is 180 psi. If my truck is at work and I need air I grab the n2 cart because it is portable..
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07-23-2014, 12:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadman99
The air you breath is 78% nitrogen - putting nitrogen in your tires is just another way of getting more of your money.
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That has to be the best scam ever thought up.
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07-23-2014, 12:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
I found when we use Nitrogen in our tires after (40) laps on the Track at Goshen it handles better! Turn #4 it was Pushing before! Youroo!!
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Thay is probably an issue related to the weight of the foot on the accelerator. LOL
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07-23-2014, 12:43 PM
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Because nitrogen is inert, they actually blow it into potato chip bags. It keeps the food materials from oxidizing.
I suppose the inside of your tires will stay fresher.
When I worked in HVAC, we would use the Freon tank to refill the leaky tire on our utility vehicle once a day.
I wonder how many places jut put green schrader valve caps on the tires and send you on your way. You have 78% nitrogen after all.
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07-23-2014, 02:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Why you lie?
10 of those laps you spent in the "pits" chugging "mixers".
10 laps where spent practicing your prom queen parade wave.
5 laps involved you trying to draft a squirrel.
10 laps you kept running high in turn 4 so phrank could take "glamour shots"
5 of those laps you thought you took the checkered flag and you were looking for the victory lane cupid girls.
Not a true test get real. [emoji631]
"sabre owners united!"
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Hey I had to give credit to my Sponsors,(Ching ChangTires of China,Pressed Steel Wheels of China,Rons ReCaps of Iowa, Syes Tiki and Tiny Tops of Mich.,and the frame setup by D&D Chassis in NC!)! Thanks for all your Support! Youroo!!
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