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?
Nitrogen in rear/front tires?
- Thread starter Winger68
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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 $$$$ to older drivers saying that their tires will last longer then them...
I think the nitrogen thing started in Florida many years ago when the dealers tried to sell it $$$$ to older drivers saying that their tires will last longer then them...
Among other things.......Yes......
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!
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!
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.
I'm thinking also rain water or salt solution.
Lee H. Mann
Gone But Not Forgotten
Nitrogen could cost you a small fortune if you had a slow leak !!:AGGHH:
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.
wehrme
250+ Posts
My dog breathed nitrogen and she had puppies....
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.
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.
It's an age thing... The older you are the more Nitrogen you need........
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?
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
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...
Yes you can but its pretty darn expensive stuff. For a gas.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...qmt=p&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_75b7a3ir2f_p
My career has been working Fixed Operations at new car dealerships for 30+ years. I use it, my boss uses it in his airplane tires, Nascar uses it, NASA uses it. It is great with TPMS on the vehicles now. My wife's car will go 6 months with stable pressures even in cold temps.
I give it away since the machine I have makes 98% pure nitrogen and cost me nothing. A vendor provides it at no charge to us.
There are several benefits. Just google the benefits and give it a try before you criticize the product.
I give it away since the machine I have makes 98% pure nitrogen and cost me nothing. A vendor provides it at no charge to us.
There are several benefits. Just google the benefits and give it a try before you criticize the product.
I buy dry nitrogen keep a bottle around for back gas when welding or high temp brazing on tubing or something I don't want contaminated on inside . works for tires too- when temp dropped below zero my jeep tire dropped from 38 to 30 or so ,,,, topped them off with my nit. bottle
That's also what I have done, I keep a 125 Size Bottle I pickup about once a year from my welding supply.... then you need a regulator to get the pressure down from 3000 PSI with a hose to an air fitting. Costs about 10.00 an exchange once you have the cylinder... you have to keep it exchanged or the tank will run out of date... they have to be tested prior to being out of date or they are throw aways and most places won't send them for testing!!
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