Nitrogen in rear/front tires?

[Winger68]

I'm about to replace the rear tires on my '06 GL1800 Trike with a Hannigan kit. Going to try Cooper Commanders for the first time. I've had very good success using them on P/U trucks and SUVs for years. They have really deep tread (12/32") and are very long wearing (50K+ miles). Has anyone tried using nitrogen inflated tires on their trike?

 

[rhino 2]

I use 78 % nitrogen in all my vehicles tires, Seems to work well... :Shrug:
I think the nitrogen thing started in Florida many years ago when the dealers tried to sell it $$$$ to older drivers saying that their tires will last longer then them...

 

[uppercaseJC]

I'm about to replace the rear tires on my '06 GL1800 Trike with a Hannigan kit. Going to try Cooper Commanders for the first time. I've had very good success using them on P/U trucks and SUVs for years. They have really deep tread (12/32") and are very long wearing (50K+ miles). Has anyone tried using nitrogen inflated tires on their trike?

I just fill mine with 72% nitrogen.

 

[mgwtrike]

I use 78 % nitrogen in all my vehicles tires, Seems to work well... :Shrug:

I just fill mine with 72% nitrogen.

Isn't that the amount of nitrogen in the air we breath???????

 

[rhino 2]

Isn't that the amount of nitrogen in the air we breath???????

Among other things.......Yes......

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Air contains 78% nitrogen.
If one could get 100% nitrogen in a tire (doubtful) there are some minute benefits:
1. More stable pressures (but then who doesn't check tire pressures often, especially on a motorcycle/trike). Some now have TPMS.
2. Cooler tire temps (never had a problem with to hot or to cold tires yet!)
3. Less moisture in the tires(never knew of any problems there?)
In other words, believe it to be a waste of good money to do this!

 

[mgwtrike]

3. Less moisture in the tires(never knew of any problems there?)

I had aluminum rims on my trucks (and still do) over time they started to oxides from the moister around the bead to a point where my tires would loose air.

If using nitrogen, I'm wondering if that would cut down on the aluminum rims oxidizing...........:Shrug:

 

[tfdeputydawg]

I had aluminum rims on my trucks (and still do) over time they started to oxides from the moister around the bead to a point where my tires would loose air.

If using nitrogen, I'm wondering if that would cut down on the aluminum rims oxidizing...........:Shrug:

Making sure one doesn't use water based lube to mount tires and making sure one uses a compressor with a filter on it to keep moisture out.

 

[mgwtrike]

Making sure one doesn't use water based lube to mount tires and making sure one uses a compressor with a filter on it to keep moisture out.

I'm thinking also rain water or salt solution.

 

[Lee H. Mann]

Nitrogen could cost you a small fortune if you had a slow leak !!:AGGHH:

 

[Dude]

I used it when I was running two wheels and personally it helped with the cupping on the front tire. I would have put it in the new front tire when it was mounted but it wasn't available. Snake oil or not I will put it in if I can when I change tires next. I ran the same brand tires on two wheels with and without nitrogen and I could see a difference. To each his own but I like it.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I've used it in all my vehicles for many years. I never check tire pressure on any of them unless I'm going on a trip, or, in the fall before it gets to freezing. Best thing since sliced bread ...

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As for cost, they charge me $5 per wheel for the life of the tires. So $15 insurance foe a $35K trike ... not too shabby.

 

[wehrme]

My dog breathed nitrogen and she had puppies....

 

[JaysGone]

I had nitrogen in my Camaro only because it was free whenever I stopped by the dealer.
Which was 4 times in 12 years.
In other words since regular air is 70% nitrogen. I guess when I filled all my vehicles at home. I technically had nitrogen in my tires. And I guess I still do.:laugh:
Paying for free air is ridiculous.

 

[rhino 2]

It's an age thing... The older you are the more Nitrogen you need........

 

[mgwtrike]

Paying for free air is ridiculous.

I don't think your paying for the air, your paying for the air pumps, hoses etc..

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Anyone know if pure nitrogen can be bought for use at home?

 

[gr8phun]

I've always used either N.C. or Georgia air

Good friend bought the life time Nitrigen air package.
$95.00 per wheel.
BUT had to use their Nitrogen tolarent valve stems total bill $416.32 life time meant life on original tires
Which he found out when replacing front tire.
He started using Ga pump air

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Dang ... they really see you guys on the right coast coming ... :AGGHH:

 

[Haste Maker]

I've always used either N.C. or Georgia air

Good friend bought the life time Nitrigen air package.
$95.00 per wheel.
BUT had to use their Nitrogen tolarent valve stems total bill $416.32 life time meant life on original tires
Which he found out when replacing front tire.
He started using Ga pump air

Don't keep the name of this "Good Deal" dealer a secret....inquiring minds want to know...

 

[JaysGone]

I don't think your paying for the air, your paying for the air pumps, hoses etc..

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Anyone know if pure nitrogen can be bought for use at home?

Yes you can but its pretty darn expensive stuff. For a gas.


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