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11-02-2016, 10:55 PM
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Nitrogen Battle vs Air
More on everyone's favourite topics. FTR I did use nitrogen when it was free. The tire dealer for my trailer had the machine break down and they did not fix . My new truck has Plain old Air.
The Real Deal About Using Nitrogen-Filled Tires for your RV - RV Life
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11-03-2016, 11:03 PM
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Seriously?
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11-04-2016, 01:10 AM
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In my opinion a waste of time and money.
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11-04-2016, 05:25 AM
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X2 on waste. Someone would have to put the tire in a vacuum to remove the air else they are only adding a portion of nitrogen. "its flat on one side, lets fill it with nitrogen and sell it as nitrogen filled."
I put oversize tires on a jeep commander and the temp changes just a few degrees and a huge difference on the tpms. After a nitrogen fill, still a huge change with a few degrees but could see a fraction of help from the nitrogen. But it certainly does not prevent the varying temperature from varying the pressure as it is sold to do.
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11-04-2016, 05:28 AM
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I fill my tires at home with a custom blend of nitrogen...78%
I also use a water separator on my air line. I have seen a few old rims that got a bit rusty on the inside.
FWIW my local tire dealer charges $20 a wheel for Nitrogen. Going to stick with my custom 78% blend. 
Aaron 
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11-04-2016, 05:37 AM
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Wow terrible article..... condones blowing high pressure air one your finger to check for water in the air tank......don't do it very good way to severely injury yourself..........
Was not going to comment til read the article............
Nitrogen to me is just a waste.....I have tried both ways have never noticed any difference..... My compressor in my garage still gives free air.
Pass the popcorn.............................
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11-04-2016, 06:08 AM
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Nitrogen, green valve stem caps...LoL
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11-04-2016, 06:25 AM
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Personally I prefer to fill my tires with Nitrous Oxide. That way when one of these Nitrogen threads pops up, I can go out in the yard and inhale some out of the tire. Talk about a great buzz. That helps me maintain my sanity reading the nitrogen thread.
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11-04-2016, 06:38 AM
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I use helium to increase my payload.
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11-04-2016, 06:48 AM
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11-04-2016, 07:05 AM
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I have nitrogen in my tires, I bought it that way from the dealer, and I know its the best because the rv came with a little tag on it stating that! 
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11-04-2016, 07:35 AM
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It's like anything else, you buy what you like, I buy stuff I like and other people do the same. I don't follow the herd. Buy what you like and be happy. I'm sure what's a waste of money to some people that others swear by.
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11-04-2016, 07:44 AM
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Nitrogen in tires, to me, are considered a "transfer device". They transfer my money to someone else. Regular air has supported me well for many years. To each, his own.
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11-04-2016, 08:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oaklevel
Wow terrible article..... condones blowing high pressure air one your finger to check for water in the air tank......don't do it very good way to severely injury yourself..........
Was not going to comment til read the article............
Nitrogen to me is just a waste.....I have tried both ways have never noticed any difference..... My compressor in my garage still gives free air.
Pass the popcorn.............................
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Talk about a air embolism.
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11-04-2016, 08:16 AM
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11-04-2016, 08:40 AM
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11-04-2016, 09:07 AM
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Uh oh...I took my little green caps off to install TPMS sensors...I guess that ruined my nitrogen... 
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11-04-2016, 09:41 AM
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11-04-2016, 01:13 PM
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Tire Shop guy
I went in to check pressure on my truck tires.
The guy aired them up, and then tried to sell me on going Nitrogen. I told him I used 80% Nitrogen already, and get it for free. He was stunned.
He wanted to know "Where'd you get THAT?"
I told him it was a secret.
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11-04-2016, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronheater70
I have nitrogen in my tires, I bought it that way from the dealer, and I know its the best because the rv came with a little tag on it stating that! |
My sticker fell off after the first year. I took that to mean I could use air with impunity!
(Still have green caps, though!)
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