Inflating Auto Tires

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:13 am

It makes sense to keep tires properly inflated to prevent excess wear, but it's one of the things I hate to do. All California service stations are required to provide free air, but I have yet to find one that works properly. It should be a quick easy process. I just returned from three stations and the process took me over one hour. I should have filled the tires by mouth as it would have been difficult but quicker.:driving:

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:21 am

That's why I bought a tire inflator, that is plugged into the car's cig lighter, works like a charm!!!

Takes all of 6 or 7 minutes to do all 4 tires! My tires are always inflated to the proper required setting, so as to get "max" MPG's!

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:40 am

cars;959116 wrote: That's why I bought a tire inflator, that is plugged into the car's cig lighter, works like a charm!!!

Takes all of 6 or 7 minutes to do all 4 tires! My tires are always inflated to the proper required setting, so as to get "max" MPG's!

Thanks for the tip-------I didn't know they had such a device. I am off to Kragen's Auto Supply.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:22 pm

always have that problem, none are working and some want .25 cents now.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:26 pm

I have never put air in my tyres, I ask my brother to do it,

I'm afraid of putting too much in and popping them.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:11 pm

Find out who uses nitrogen instead of air.

Go there and they will deflate your tires and refill them with nitrogen.

Nitrogen doesnt get as hot as air therefore doesnt expand the way air does.

I bought new tires 6 months ago and have yet to adjust my tires.

Costs about 12 clams.

Problem solved.

Although you should still check them periodically.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:14 pm

I like this idea will look into it. I have a portable air compressor that I keep in the car it works great on tire, air mattress etc.

[QUOTE]Find out who uses nitrogen instead of air.

Go there and they will deflate your tires and refill them with nitrogen.

Nitrogen doesnt get as hot as air therefore doesnt expand the way air does.

I bought new tires 6 months ago and have yet to adjust my tires.

Costs about 12 clams.

Problem solved.

Although you should still check them periodically.[/QUOTE]

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:16 pm

Nomad;959165 wrote: Find out who uses nitrogen instead of air.

Go there and they will deflate your tires and refill them with nitrogen.

Nitrogen doesnt get as hot as air therefore doesnt expand the way air does.

I bought new tires 6 months ago and have yet to adjust my tires.

Costs about 12 clams.

Problem solved.

Although you should still check them periodically.
I just got flashes of the Hindenberg times 4.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:18 pm

YZGI;959172 wrote: I just got flashes of the Hindenberg times 4.

Oh really ?

They neglected to tell me its flammable.

So I shouldnt smoke with my head pressed against the rubber then ? :wah:

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:49 pm

Nomad;959174 wrote: Oh really ?

They neglected to tell me its flammable.

So I shouldnt smoke with my head pressed against the rubber then ? :wah:

The Hindenberg had hydrogen not nitrogen.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:03 pm

Lon;959234 wrote: The Hindenberg had hydrogen not nitrogen.

Then I shall continue to smoke with my face pressed up against my tires.

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:39 pm

"COSTCO", here in USA, filled the tires I bought with nitrogen. Nevertheless, was still always vigilant about checking/keeping proper air pressure in the tires. After several months, still had to add a few pounds of "air" using my own inflator to keep them filled properly. (Doesn't hurt to check every few months!)

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:52 pm

Good advice...I should check the air in my tires more:(