Synthetic Air

[Dozernut]

They are having a big discussion on synthetic air on the rv forum and I thought I would enquire as to how many of you are using it in your tractor tires. I have heard spurious claims that it would add 5hp to the tractor, speed up mowing time and make you more attractive to the ladies.
I thought I might wait until spring to try the synthetic air as I am getting ready to put in the winter air. I know there are some that will say that abc air is the best and xyz is junk, but just trying to get a good assessment on the new synthetic air for tractor use.

 

[BB_TX]

I think the synthetic air is a waste of money as the temperature rating isn't that much better than standard air. And I don't change the air in my tires. I just use multi-viscosity air and leave it in year round. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JRobyn]

I will only use Amsoil air in my tires. It has much better TNP (Total Nitrogen Percentage) and is the only one to my knowledge that includes the Argon additive package.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

I've found that 'organic' air is the best to use by far. It doesn't pollute and is non-toxic if it leaks out.

Now I was discussing this with Ralph the Natural Gardener a while back, he liked the organic air too, but felt more comfortable and less constrained using 'natural' air. I believe it was Junkman who used 'recycled' air exclusively in his tractor. Of course Dargo preferred imported bottled air from a spring somewhere located deep in an exclusive resort. There is a case to be made for mountain air, it is less dense so if you are using your tractor for mowing then it weighs less and resolves rutting problems. Tropical air, on the other hand, is far more dense and improves traction by adding weight down low on your tractor, I don't like the moisture content of the tropical air and feel it might lead to premature rusting of your rims.

For me I'll stick with organic air, preferably from a high desert area so it is both light and dry. Did I mention that the lovely Mrs_Bob thinks the whole idea is a bunch of hot air? Women just don't get "it."

 

[ScottAR]

Sheesh... I just get whichever air is on sale.... If it's airy I use it...

I think I'll go ponder this whole air situation...

 

[RobS]

I've found that by regularly rotating the air in my tires I get much better air life without too much sacrifice in ride quality and performance.

Can anyone recommend a good filter for my tire air though?

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[Bob_Skurka]

Rob, that is the beauty of organic air. No pre-filter is needed. Saves on tool costs so you can buy more implements.

 

[johnday]

Oh no, all you guys are full of hot





air /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif. The best and only thing to use is H2Air. With the hydrogen added you can run R1 tires on very damp ground and not worry about rutting. Also, since hydrogen transfer heat 6 times better than regular air, your tires will last longer due to running cooler. And lets not forget that H2 was what made the Hindenburg lighter than air, so you could use a 3500# trailer instead of that 12K, and that should even increase your fuel mileage. One word of caution, Keep your O/A torch setup away from your H2 tank. Seems when H2 and O2 mix, it becomes rocket fuel. If that does happen though, pipe it into your fuel tank, it burns very clean and is environmentally friendly /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bob_Skurka]

John, I really think you need to dig into the whole concept of organic air.

I would also be remiss if I didn't mention that I try to avoid Swiss Air as it is usually full of holes. Hooters Air, on the other hand, has to be changed as it will cause drooping if it gets old, unless you get the silicone enhanced version, that seems to defy gravity no matter what the age (but it costs more and usually is attached to a high maintainence tractor model).

 

[Dozernut]

Some valid points have been brought up. How I got onto the synthetic air was a dialog I had with my bride. I was on the tractor and stopped by the garden and spoke with my wife. In the ensuing intellectual conversation, I asked if she thought my tractor was sexy. She mumbled something I could not hear and then said your full of hot air. This concerned me as I did not realize the air in my tires was hot. So I started looking at the new synthetic air as it supposedly has better heat tolerance. Leave it to a woman to home in on a problem that I had completely overlooked.