Twotoes Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 When is the best time to change the air in your tires from winter air to summer air? Lol lol lo, just kidding but would love to see your responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 It's all fine and dandy that you're concerned about winter and summer air , but , what about spring and fall air ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 Regardless of the time of year I run that "mixture" of 78% Nitrogen plus 21% Oxygen in my tires, its worked well for me ............Should be changed every 4000 miles right?????????????????? Don't you hate dirty old stale air........ John T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) I run the same air year around. We don't travel as much during the winter and it gives the summer air time to rest so it can be ready for new travels in the summer. I know one fellow that sucks out the air each winter and stores it until the next winter. He also does the same for his summer air. He keeps it compressed so it does not take up much room. Ken Edited May 18, 2021 by TXiceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just like when I was a kid watching the old men on the bench in front of the grocery store, first lair hasn't got a chance.🤣 I don't replace or change the air, I do however add some helium now and then to reduce rolling weight.🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 I buy Arizona desert air by the barrel. It is dryer and contains fewer industrial contaminants. The lack of moisture and contaminants reduces corrosion on the inside of the tires and the wheels. Aluminum wheels are particularly susceptible to this sort of damage. I prefer the winter desert air because it is denser. Winter desert air is more expensive because there is a much higher demand for it due to the snowbirds breathing it all up. When you fill the tires with this air in the Northern Hemisphere you should be careful to use a counter clockwise compressor to negate the coriolis effect in mid-latitudes. A clockwise compressor should be used south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Jinx & Wayne said: When you fill the tires with this air in the Northern Hemisphere you should be careful to use a counter clockwise compressor to negate the Coriolis effect in mid-latitudes. A clockwise compressor should be used south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Wayne, so that I do not need to worry with compressor rotation, I make sure to use a coiled air hose that has clockwise spiral. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) duplicate reply, sorry. Edited May 21, 2021 by Ray,IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Do you guys store that winter air to reuse it next fall? It could be an environmental issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 When winter blended diesel starts showing up at fueling points! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 On 5/19/2021 at 8:28 AM, TXiceman said: Wayne, so that I do not need to worry with compressor rotation, I make sure to use a coiled air hose that has clockwise spiral. TXiceman, Do you change compressor hoses for the tires on the other side of the vehicle? Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Jinx & Wayne said: TXiceman, Do you change compressor hoses for the tires on the other side of the vehicle? Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ For sure. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted May 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 This is funner than I thought it would be. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 On 5/18/2021 at 6:15 PM, oldjohnt said: Regardless of the time of year I run that "mixture" of 78% Nitrogen plus 21% Oxygen in my tires, its worked well for me ............Should be changed every 4000 miles John T Is that 4000 miles or X months whichever comes first. I have been told by salespeople saying using straight nitrogen is better as it is the Oxygen that leaks off when the 78-21 mixture is used. But I have a little environmentalist in my blood, I hate the thought and using straight Nitrogen and having a blowout. That could up-set 78-21% balance. Clay I lay awake night worrying about my Oxygen may be leaking off. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 I also run less pounds of air in my tires so they aren't so heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 Temp. hit 90 here today, my MH air springs aired up by themselves when the winter air in them expanded. I may need a stepladder to reach the door handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 18 hours ago, Ray,IN said: Temp. hit 90 here today, my MH air springs aired up by themselves when the winter air in them expanded. I may need a stepladder to reach the door handle. This would not have happened if you had added volume stabilizer during the winter solstice. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) Let's kick this up a notch and save the planet. Lots of expensive research going on about reducing carbon dioxide and sequestering carbon. I have 16 huge tires on my truck and trailer. The answer seems obvious, fill up our tires with carbon dioxide in the winter (increased density). Carbon captured - problem solved! Edited May 22, 2021 by DanZemke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 42 minutes ago, DanZemke said: The answer seems obvious, fill up our tires with carbon dioxide in the winter (increased density). You may need to fill out an EPA hazardous materials release incident report (in triplicate) when mounting new tires. I'm having way too much fun here. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 You can always run your recovered air through this to get it's polarity correct for the season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 6 hours ago, Jinx & Wayne said: This would not have happened if you had added volume stabilizer during the winter solstice. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ DW uses hair volumizer will that work? OH, wait; I need that not the MH tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 11 hours ago, Jinx & Wayne said: You may need to fill out an EPA hazardous materials release incident report (in triplicate) when mounting new tires. That would be outrageous! What's clearly needed is more regulation. For example, gas stations could convert from air to CO2 and carbonated beverage manufacturers should be required to buy our recycled tire CO2. And as TXiceman's inspirational link points out - "I'm sure the government will buy it". 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 hour ago, DanZemke said: That would be outrageous! What's clearly needed is more regulation. Maybe we should just switch to methane. It is a more potent greenhouse gas. Farmers could sell cow flatulence at roadside stands. We could just pull over at a farm, a farm hand could back in a couple of cattle up to the rig and, presto, we would have a better world. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted May 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 I'm the OP. Love the responses. Keep it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Jinx & Wayne said: Maybe we should just switch to methane. It is a more potent greenhouse gas. Farmers could sell cow flatulence at roadside stands. We could just pull over at a farm, a farm hand could back in a couple of cattle up to the rig and, presto, we would have a better world. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Wayne, now we have another issue that the methane would have to reclaimed when the tires are changed. And look at the mountain of government forms to complete if you had a blow out on the road and the sudden release of methane. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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