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Nitrogen in tire?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by HFDFF, Dec 23, 2016.

  1. Dec 24, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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    dYL0n

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    What about hydrogen? Hmmmmm
     
  2. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:22 PM
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    The whole debate about nitrogen versus air and so on is kind of funny to me. Been running nitrogen in all my tires for over 20 years. I do HVAC work so I usually keep a couple of tanks of it in my service van all the time. Easier to grab on of those than go to the shop and start the air compressor to fill up a tire. Matter of convience for me.
     
  3. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    If you're ever near southwest Colorado, stop by - you can fill my tires - much appreciated! ;-)
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:35 PM
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    All you need is hot air.
     
  5. Dec 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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  7. Dec 25, 2016 at 9:40 PM
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    Costco puts it in for free when the put the tires on or if it needs refilling. I don't know if it's better or not, but I will say it seems to keep "air" in the tire a lot longer without the need to add every few weeks and the tire pressure doesn't seem to fluctuate as much. Could be all in my head tho.
     
  8. Dec 26, 2016 at 5:39 AM
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    Watch the posted video, it's a good overview.
     
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    Gimmick. Yes, nitrogen is good but likely way overpriced, and you may NEVER realize any benefits. . One other factor: you will be continuously topping off your tire pressure. Will you be using nitrogen for that? I would stick with air and find a dealer that tells the truth.
     
  10. Dec 26, 2016 at 7:37 AM
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    Do some of you guys check your air pressure from morning to afternoon?
    Whenever I check my pressure, morning, mid day, after driving, before driving, it's always the same, 38 psi.
     
  11. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:21 AM
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    Didn't see that before I actually posted, that's funny.....and it is all in my head!
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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