DRIFTER_016 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Well it's getting to be that time of year again to get those nagging jobs done before freeze up!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you use nitrogen you don't have to do this. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you fill them with 'smoke' you will have happy tires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 If you use nitrogen you don't have to do this. Art The air we breathe is like 77 % Nitrogen if I recall , should be the same using any compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Well it's getting to be that time of year again to get those nagging jobs done before freeze up!!!! Looks like you got a little too close to Ben Hurs chariot and the whirling hubcap blades got ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 If you fill them with 'smoke' you will have happy tires! For this, I prefer Sativa's. Tires get too lazy on the indicas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 The air we breathe is like 77 % Nitrogen if I recall , should be the same using any compressor. Yes, and if their claims that it's the oxygen and not the nitrogen leaks from the tire; nitrogen content should increase and eventually approach pure nitrogen as you top up your tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Just another reason to have snow tires. I keep mine filled with winter air and never have a problem They have to be stored in a cool spot for summer though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJGeneral Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I prefer the Indicas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I prefer the Indicas Sativa's for the tires bro, indicas for the humans lol. Purple Kush, ahhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 The air we breathe is like 77 % Nitrogen if I recall , should be the same using any compressor. Dave there was scam that was popular 10 years or so ago where for 20 bucks the gas station would fill your tires with pure nitrogen like NASCAR and that it was going to prevent tires heating and rubber deterioration type failures. It was snake oil for sure. Here is a link to an expanded explanation http://www.nbcnews.com/id/19353980/ns/travel-travel_tips/t/dont-fall-nitrogen/ Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Dave there was scam that was popular 10 years or so ago where for 20 bucks the gas station would fill your tires with pure nitrogen like NASCAR and that it was going to prevent tires heating and rubber deterioration type failures. It was snake oil for sure. Here is a link to an expanded explanation http://www.nbcnews.com/id/19353980/ns/travel-travel_tips/t/dont-fall-nitrogen/ Art Still a popular up sell here Art. $5.00 a tire. Many unscrupulous shops are putting fear into their customers that they can not put air in their tires after they are inflated with nitrogen! I explain to as many as 5-10 customers a week that good old generic air with its 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen is just fine.........but some still like the pretty green dust caps that they put on their valves.. Edited September 6, 2017 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Thanks!! I called and made the appt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Still a popular up sell here Art. $5.00 a tire. Many unscrupulous shops are putting fear into their customers that they can not put air in their tires after they are inflated with nitrogen! I explain to as many as 5-10 customers a week that good old generic air with its 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen is just fine.........but some still like the pretty green dust caps that they put on their valves.. I have found that in some cases that peace of mind is worth the price. I have people who want one supply tube over another even after you explain that the less expensive one is just as good in the application that we are using them for. Once I tell them my conscience is clear and they get to use the one they want. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I had a tag stuck to my wind screen saying I get free top ups of N2 from any GM dealer. I went into my (former) GM dealer because I got a low tire warning on my Silverado and they laughed at me. No N2 on site. I never went back to them again for my service. So far it's cost them about 500 bucks for the giggles. At our elevation 21% O2 and balance is hot air from a GM dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJGeneral Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Sativa's for the tires bro, indicas for the humans lol. Purple Kush, ahhhhh Pinkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk man lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Pinkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk man lol Hahahaha, im on a purp shatter binge lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Spend your $$$ on a good tire gauge, you'll save more in the long run then running nitrogen, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 helium. for winter tires.cars ride better its lighter on frozen rds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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