Nitrogen vs Air
Hope this is the right forum.....if not mods please correct. Thanks. I am hearing a lot of talk regarding the so-called advantage of nitrogen over air in tires. I am running Michelin LT's on a 30' Ca...
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Golden_HVAC wrote:
'Dry' air is good for your tires. Any air that also has some water in it, the water will expand as steam when over 130F, and the tire pressure will increase.
By using nitrogen, you are assured that there is no 'added' moisture in the tire. However when they install the tires, what does the installer use? Soap and water to 'seal' the tire to the rim. Usually they are sloppy, and get some water into the tire sometimes.
So if you use a good air compressor, that is drained on a regular basis, you will be fine.
Good luck!
Fred.
Water boils into steam at 212 at sea level, in a 50 psi tire it takes closer to 280 degrees, at 80 psi over 310.
