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Old Nov 22, 2010, 12:28 PM
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Prefilled nitrogen tank

My car came with nitrogen in the tires and I would like to keep it that way.

Is there a place where I can buy prefilled nitrogen tank to carry around with me, so I dont have to go to dealer or firestone just to inflate my tires.
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I guess nobody deals with nitrogen I take?
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Most any welding supply store that provides rental tanks to shops should sells them. I used to have a tank in the back of my truck I used for my air bags. You will need to get some sort of regulator to run it also. I have seen some kits the rock crawler guys use may want to check into that. Hope that helps.
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Welding supply or industrial gas store. You will need to buy or rent a nitrogen tank, then buy a regulator, hose, and Schrader valve adapter.

Very common set-up for guys running good quality, double adjustable shocks and needing to adjust their compression (bump) canister psi.

Unless you are racing at a top level the hassle of nitrogen is not worth it for street tires. An air compressor that is maintained well (i.e. drained on a regular basis) and has a decent quality in-line filter/dryer will get you most of the benefits of "dry" air.
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Just go to a regular air station, there isn't a problem with mixing..as the air you are breathing already has nitrogen and oxygen mixed. I understand you don't want to lose the benefit of the nitrogen but it does not help that much. It still leaks out and reacts to temperature difference.
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wow, looks like it will be pain in the *** and expensive to keep the nitrogen in the tires...

I guess I will be switching to regular air soon.

Thanks everyone.
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"Air" is already 78% nitrogen. Don't waste your time/money.

If you're really insistent on wanting to stay with the nitrogen fill just get a portable air tank (like autocross and track guys get) and have your nitrogen station fill it for you.
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Nitrogen only helps slow air loss from the tires (bigger molecules have a harder time working their way out). No other gains. You are better off investing in a good tire pressure gauge and watch your air pressures.
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Originally Posted by EvoX-11
wow, looks like it will be pain in the *** and expensive to keep the nitrogen in the tires...

I guess I will be switching to regular air soon.

Thanks everyone.
Yup lol
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