tmf2004

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THanks Bagwell. Comparing The Nitrogen to Air chart there is really only a slight difference over time.. I think i'll stick to spending 75 cents once a month instead of $70.00. Hopefully a portable air compressor will be under the tree this year LOL... I'm pretty **** about the accuracy of air in my tires..

Jetfire

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i have a portable one. it's pretty slow. the chevron one close to me is superfast and it's free.

btw, costco offers free nitrogen refills if you buy tires from them.

Joeb427

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Speaking of costco...
Costco or other tire installers add a water solution with a brush or sponge thingie to the inside edge of the tires when mounting to get that bar to slide around the tire on to the rim.

I would think that water solution puts moisture into the nitrogen fill defeating any possible dry air benefit of nitrogen.The nitrogen in the tire isn't 95% dry anymore..

bagwell

I gave up finding one that was free and that actually worked, and that didn't have 3 people waiting to use it!!

I check my tires' PSI a lot! its so easy with this compressor every week or 2.
[also, the air rachet to use with it is kickazz]

this is overkill I know but I hate those little lighter plug-in things...they can take forever!

Joeb427

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It's nice having a compressor at home.
I bought this 6 Gal from Sears on sale last year.
Lift handle and carry from vehicle to vehicle.
Perfect.

rominl

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i believe most places they put some kind of lube around the inside edge when mounting tires

The G Man

That lube also helps to seal the tire to the rim without bonding.

IS-SV

I use a (about $100) compressor that plugs into the wall in my garage, it's plenty fast and I never have to use the crap equipment at gas stations. Plus I can check the tires when cold, before the car is driven in the morning.

mmarshall

The air pumps at the gas stations (when they work) are usually faster, but that's the problem......they are sometimes down for repairs/maintenance. If you have a garage, the plug-in ones like yours are a good idea. If not, you can get the basic Interdynamics-brand compressors for only $20-40...the ones that plug into the car's cigarette lighter. I carry one with me in the trunk (they only weigh a couple of pounds). It's come in handy more than once....both for me and for others.

(Tires, BTW, are usually considered cold if they have been sitting for at least 3 hours, not directly in the sun, and driven less than a mile).

How did you feel about the nitrogen tire-fillups? IMO, it's probably a waste of time and money.

IS-SV

I feel the same way you do, especially at those prices quoted.

bagwell

thread bump...thought this was funny.....check out the details on the Nitrogen Special....

chikoo

Black & Decker ASI300 FTW

blacksc400

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Yea I got a portable compressor for 80 bucks and can always check my tire pressure at home!

geko29

If that's overkill, what is this?



And yes, I had to hire an electrician when I moved.

Back towards the original topic, we buy all our tires at Costco, so get nitrogen fills for free. We do seem to require top-offs less frequently, except for my one cracked rim that drops from 40 to 25psi over a week (will get repaired shortly after I switch to the winter set). I'm happy to have it, but would never pay $70 for it.

bitkahuna

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nitrogen maybe makes a difference in formula one. commuting to work? not so much.