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Old 03-31-2017, 04:44 PM   #21
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Our trailer came with the tires filled with Nitrogen. When I recently topped off the pressures I used a mixture that was 78 percent nitrogen .
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Nitrogen gas is mostly inert, meaning that it requires more energy to react with other substances. This is important because at elevated temperatures, oxygen can react with rubber. Oxidized rubber is weaker than non-oxidized rubber, and weaker tires are not preferred.

Oxygen diffuses through rubber much faster than nitrogen. This means that tires filled with 95% nitrogen (the standard percentage of nitrogen gas for inflation purposes) will maintain pressure longer. This leads to less maintenance, which lowers costs.

Tires operating with correct pressure are less prone to premature wear. Less wear means less tires (lower operating costs) and less heat generation during ground operations. Higher tire temperatures increase the risk of tire tread delamination or blowout.


This is why I like Nitrogen. We have it in the Aircraft I fly. It is in my card and will be put in my trailer.
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Flat tire in the spring?

Nitrogen option is just a money maker for sellers for regular street vehicles as regular air is pretty darn close... but I would not judge those who pay extra for it. To each their own...
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Flat tire in the spring?

What does nitrogen refill on tires cost? What happens if you check your tires at home before a trip and need a little?
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So, our BRAND NEW Jayco 17XFD had a flat tire...

We bought it at the end of last year, took it camping once, the winterized it...

The other day I noticed one of the four tires on it was flat. I've pumped it up and also noticed the other three were lot (35 psi). I put them all at 45 psi for now, and when I de-winterize when it gets a bit warmer, I'll take them all up to 50 psi.

SO, how concerned should I be about the one that went flat???
Often overlooked is that your valve stem could be bad and leaking...
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Just double check your tire and make sure you don't have a nail if you haven't already. I bought my 17xfd in December, towed it 15 miles to storage, pulled it out on Sunday and found that I'd picked up a nail. Glad I found it now rather than going down the NJ Turnpike this weekend. Was a bit annoyed that the tire shop WAY under inflated it.
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Any time the tire valve is used either for adding air or for checking with a pressure gauge it should be checked to be sure it's not leaking. I always put a little spit on the end of my finger and put it on the valve. Through the years you would be surprised how many times I've seen a bubble and was able to take care of a leak before I got on the road.
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