CO2 tank mounting ideas

[KaiserM715]

I just don't think it's wise to put a mildly corrosive gas into the tire envelope where it could eventually compromise valve cores and/or the tires themselves.

I was trying to use a gas more are familiar with to paint a picture.
How about a nitrogen bottle ? Not sure how many tires you could fill with. The same size bottle ?

I think his point is that he prefers to avoid *any* chance of carbonic acid...

 

[BigScott]

I think his point is that he prefers to avoid *any* chance of carbonic acid...

I totally agree, a 40,000 mile tire could go ? 2 to 4 years ? Enough time for some damage to set in. Was one of my concerns also.

But if you are hard off roading you will be tearing up tires a lot quicker so ?

 

[Ruger]

Consider that CO2 when exposed to atmospheric moisture inside the tire envelope WILL form carbonic acid. Does anybody market valves and valve cores that are guaranteed to be immune to carbonic acid? No? Huh. Go figure.

 

[BigJ]

I agree with you Ruger. In theory.

But what do the Jeep guys say? If anyone is going to have rampant problems with this, it would be them. I can't say I've ever run across an issue had by someone who was able to blame CO2. Maybe I'm just not paying close enough attention?

 

[KaiserM715]

I agree with you Ruger. In theory.

But what do the Jeep guys say? If anyone is going to have rampant problems with this, it would be them. I can't say I've ever run across an issue had by someone who was able to blame CO2. Maybe I'm just not paying close enough attention?

I did quite a bit of looking after Ruger brought this up and have not found any issues from any of the off-road users. I found quite a bit of discussion (warnings), but no actual issues.

The main issue with it causing corrosion was in high temp and /or steam systems with steel piping.

Some interesting notes:
Carbonic acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Carbonic acid is used in the making of soft drinks, inexpensive and artificially carbonated sparkling wines, and other bubbly drinks

It looks like CO2 and water can make carbonic acid, but water and carbonic acid make CO2....

Carbonic Acid

Pure Carbonic Acid
Scientists have found that the only way to get pure carbonic acid is to completely remove the water from it. It has been shown that a single molecule of water can force the carbonic acid to turn into carbon dioxide and water. Therefore, if scientists want to have pure carbonic acid, they need to convert it into the gaseous state and have no water involved. Pure carbonic acid has a half-life of 180,000 years. This is the amount of time it takes for it have a radioactive decay of half.

Bottom line, IMO:
Will it be inside of my tires if I use CO2?
-Possibly, in trace amounts.
Am I worried about it causing issues?
-Not at all.


All of this over suggestions for a vehicle mount?

 

[BigJ]

All of this over suggestions for a vehicle mount?

That'll teach ya.

 

[Fozzy]

You guys are crazy. I have 4 super swamper boggers on my rock crawler and they have had Co2 in them for over 8 years and have never had a problem with the tires or valve stems. Yes, the boggers are tough as nails, but my Jeep has been parked this entire year and has not moved and the tires are still full and fine. I was just thinking this weekend that I can not believe how long these tires have lasted and what will I get next.

 

[KaiserM715]

That'll teach ya.

I have mine built, but not sure I will get pics up before I leave for Texana this weekend.

 

[treypal]

CO2 por vida!

 

[Blind1]

^^did you mean to say "for life" or "for carbonated drinks"?
BTW - This tread is what we call in the Military, "being Over Analyical". Pull your head out of your ASS and Just do it; it works!