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   Not a thing to me.  Nitrogen is resistive to changing tire pressures (if it is pure)with temp and does not retain moisture.  It's benefits in normal use are minimal in my opinion.  The most important thing is to maintain air pressure at load rated standard, I check mine for pressure and temp at almost every stop.  If I was driving a 200 MPH camper for 500 miles, I might be convinced I need Nitrogen.  The vehicles I have that came with Nitrogen have all been converted back to air, over time.

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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Topic: Tires Posted: 26 May 2017 at 7:25am
	Not a thing to me. Nitrogen is resistive to changing tire pressures (if it is pure)with temp and does not retain moisture. It's benefits in normal use are minimal in my opinion. The most important thing is to maintain air pressure at load rated standard, I check mine for pressure and temp at almost every stop. If I was driving a 200 MPH camper for 500 miles, I might be convinced I need Nitrogen. The vehicles I have that came with Nitrogen have all been converted back to air, over time.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

dr2428 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Aug 2016 Location: Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 26 May 2017 at 10:09am
	Hello, I agree about the tires, I didn't like that they just look near their capacity. Mine had less than 400 miles on them but I bought new Carlisle tires anyway. Old tires are fine but too close to capacity and I also read all the stories. I can't say it tows any differently but I have more confidence in the new tires. I'm glad FR upgraded the tires on newer models. I did not ask Discount Tire about nitrogen and they did not ask. I bought the 179 last August and checked tire pressure prior to our 5 trips, no change. Checked them after sitting all winter and all were 15-20 lbs low. New tires are plain old air which will get checked/adjusted prior to all trips, and along the way on longer trips so I see no need to pay for nitrogen. Have a good weekend
	2017 RPod 179 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418	Posted: 26 May 2017 at 10:14am
	I did ask at Discount tire about nitrogen. They did not have it available as an option. In any case, the first time you check the tires and add air, it starts to render nitrogen filling moot. I don't know anyone who carries a tank of nitrogen to top off tires. I carry a 12V Slime air compressor/light that I use. It is small and works for both the truck and the R-Pod. I can set the pressure and it cuts off when it reaches the set pressure, so I am more confident that I have the correct pressure.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS