TIre Bands?
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Topic: TIre Bands?
Posted By: tproller
Subject: TIre Bands?
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 8:22pm
We are trading in our 2014 178 for a 2015 179. The dealer talked with us about investing in Tire Bands to protect from the tire coming off the wheel during a flat. $950 per pair. Anyone have an opinion.
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2017 at 7:45am
A) never heard of them
B) If you have a blowout or flat, and it's a big if, the damage on a Pod is the fender, about $75...
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Mark, Susie, Micah, and The Maggie.
'11 RP177(sold) '17 Lance 2295 http://www.rpodnation.com/some-of-our-mods-so-far-with-pics_topic2786.html" rel="nofollow - FurPodsMods
'17 Ford F250 CCSB
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Posted By: GaRedneck81
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 6:36pm
Sounds a little like a scam.....
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GaRedneck81
U.S.Navy-Retired
Heavy Chevy 5.7 liter
RP-172
Kennesaw, Ga.
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Posted By: Ron 184
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2018 at 12:24pm
At the dealer in Lexington NC, was wanting to add some type of foam spray in the tire to seal it during a puncture. Cost was around $250. per tire. I passed and just keep nitrogen filed in the tires, instead of air. Any else heard of the spray I mention to the tires instead of air to inflate the tires?
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R Woodward
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2018 at 2:07pm
Familiar with - SCAM. Maintain Tires, brakes and bearings, drive reasonable speed. I know you are aware Air is 78% Nitrogen, and where do you top off tire when low?
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Mike Carter
2015 178
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Posted By: Ron 184
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2018 at 2:19pm
I purchased a nitrogen tank small one with regulator from an HVAC store (size that repair techs use). You might try your local HVAC store and see if they will sell to you, there are getting strick around North Carolina to sell to the public. Or if you know someone in the HVAC trade ask them to buy it for you. After initial invest the refill are about $15.00 I can get several years out of one tank. Nitrogen isn't flammable and the regulator helps in putting the right amount of air in tire.
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R Woodward
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2018 at 4:48pm
I use a similar tank only with compressed air, I use it because it is easier to move than a hose. Also I can control moisture of the air. Not sold on Nitrogen for these applications. Absolutely believe there are applications for Nitrogen.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
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