Nitrogen filled tires?
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Wilcard30, I said the tires were filled with nitrogen when the truck was new. True, altho at the time it was done the truck had about 2000 miles on it. In my opinion the ride is improved. But that is my opinion. My neighbor, who is a contractor with several trucks, runs nitrogen in them for the reasons I stated. As far as the MPG goes, I stated the truth; nitrogen filled tires maintain the correct pressure which promotes even tire wear. These two factors alone can promote better MPG. I would agree that if you check each tire weekly to maintain proper inflation, then the nitrogen filled tires are not a plus. But how many people do that? I have checked the tires every other week since adding the nitrogen in temperatures varying from extreme heat to extreme cold and the pressure has not varied. I maintain my opinion that the nitrogen does maintain the correct pressure, increases tread life, and possibly adds to the MPG. And, as far as the ride of the vehicle, I feel it is smoother, which is my opinion.
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Wilcard30, I said the tires were filled with nitrogen when the truck was new. True, altho at the time it was done the truck had about 2000 miles on it. In my opinion the ride is improved. But that is my opinion. My neighbor, who is a contractor with several trucks, runs nitrogen in them for the reasons I stated. As far as the MPG goes, I stated the truth; nitrogen filled tires maintain the correct pressure which promotes even tire wear. These two factors alone can promote better MPG. I would agree that if you check each tire weekly to maintain proper inflation, then the nitrogen filled tires are not a plus. But how many people do that? I have checked the tires every other week since adding the nitrogen in temperatures varying from extreme heat to extreme cold and the pressure has not varied. I maintain my opinion that the nitrogen does maintain the correct pressure, increases tread life, and possibly adds to the MPG. And, as far as the ride of the vehicle, I feel it is smoother, which is my opinion.
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Nitrogen in RV tires
Ive bought 2 or 3 different brands of tires over the years for my Class A.
When they attain the age of about 5 years,and 5-10,000 miles they blow out rollin down the road. It has always been the tread that blows as opposed to the sides.
QUESTION 1
Im wondering if the moisture in the airfilled tire eventually gets to the steel strands in the tire, rusts and blows em up ,while driving,when theyre 5 yrs +-? I dont really see how though. Nitrogen probably wouldnt be a solution to this because it still has some moisture in it. Though on the otherhand,mabe theres so little moisture that it does prevent steel cord failure. Thats assuming the moisture can even reach the steel cords.
QUESTION 2
Another cause I have read about could be from the tire sitting for long periods of time that cause the tire to blow prematurely. I have read that there is an element placed in tires that has to be continually activated by driving the tire to operating temps. How long,how much I have no idea.
QUESTION 3
It may have to do with running them at 80-90 psi instead of 100 psi as recommended (25000 lb RV).
Sorry,but..
Any errors in context,structure,punctuation,spelling cannot be corrected because Im too exausted from just typing it as it is.
When they attain the age of about 5 years,and 5-10,000 miles they blow out rollin down the road. It has always been the tread that blows as opposed to the sides.
QUESTION 1
Im wondering if the moisture in the airfilled tire eventually gets to the steel strands in the tire, rusts and blows em up ,while driving,when theyre 5 yrs +-? I dont really see how though. Nitrogen probably wouldnt be a solution to this because it still has some moisture in it. Though on the otherhand,mabe theres so little moisture that it does prevent steel cord failure. Thats assuming the moisture can even reach the steel cords.
QUESTION 2
Another cause I have read about could be from the tire sitting for long periods of time that cause the tire to blow prematurely. I have read that there is an element placed in tires that has to be continually activated by driving the tire to operating temps. How long,how much I have no idea.
QUESTION 3
It may have to do with running them at 80-90 psi instead of 100 psi as recommended (25000 lb RV).
Sorry,but..
Any errors in context,structure,punctuation,spelling cannot be corrected because Im too exausted from just typing it as it is.
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