TM 5-3805-258-10TIRE INFLATION INFORMATIONDry nitrogen (N2) gas is recommended forA tire inflated in an enclosed shop areainflation of tires. If the tires were originallyat a temperature of 18° to 21oC (65otoinflated with air, nitrogen is still preferred700 F), will be underinflated if the machinefor adjusting the pressure. Nitrogen mixesworks in freezing temperatures. Lowproperly with air.pressure shortens the life of a tire.Nitrogen inflated tires reduce the potential ofa tire explosion, because nitrogen doesnot support combustion. Also, nitrogen helpsprevent oxidation and the resultingdeterioration of rubber and corrosion of rimcomponents.WARNINGUse a self-locking inflationbehind the tire tread whilechuck and standinflating the tire.76
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