richard`6``
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does anyone know about putting nitrogen in the trailer tires to give better performance?
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keywestrv
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We use them in our tires for racing---the tire pressure is critical and nitrogen is not affected by temperature like O2 is. If you put in 7.5, it will be 7.5 in the morning and 7.5 after a burnout.
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johntank
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MHO: is no it is just another way tire dealers are padding their profits, sure nitrogen has its place in tries but not for regular vehicles or trailers, does in planes and race cars for one.
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I've got about 80% N2 in mine and it didn't cost a cent.
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vwsportbug
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I haven't decided whether or not to go with nitrogen yet. Since I started using remote tire pressure monitors, I've seen my tire pressures going from 75 PSI cold to over 90 PSI after about 30 miles or so. I guess the tire companies realize this is happening and construct their tires accordingly but I found it disconcerting nonetheless. Would my tires last longer at 75 or 80 PSI or at 90+ PSI?
Since I dont have a nitrogen compressor, I've decided to stay with regular air pressure for now.....
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flyswamper
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richard`6`` wrote:does anyone know about putting nitrogen in the trailer tires to give better performance?
Some reading material...
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/the-tru........-about-filling-your-tires-with-nitrogen/
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/070216.html
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2007/10/tires-nitrogen-.html
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2007/10/nitrogen-tires-.html
Goodyear's take (see page 6)
If they give ya the nitrogen for free.... it's not a bad thing to put in... Otherwise, don't waste your time/money seeking it out.
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stanbnv
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I've always ran 78% Nitrogen in my tires.
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ScottG
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I think the real reason nitrogen seems to work so well for some is that its dry. If you normally fill them from one of those little coin operated pumps stations have now you get lots of water.
I fill from a dry source at home and my pressures are stable.
Scott, Grace and Wesly
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georgej
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Is the 78/22 blend as good as the 100% stuff?
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