Howard and I went to the Pima Air Museum back in the late '80's and I
asked a volunteer
if they used dry N2 and if so, why.
He said the military uses it in all aircraft and anything (trucks, etc.)
they moth ball.
His reasons were, no water to screw up tire pressure and no O2 migrating
through the tire
oxidizing and destroying the carcass.
Bryan
MEIERLE Mike wrote:
> One other reason I'm told is the nitrogen molecule is larger than oxygen
> and doesn't seep thru the tire material as easily, keeping the tire
> inflated more consistently over time. the argument for using N2 in
> passenger car tires (don't forget the Fast and Furious "cool" factor
> with the green caps). I think the dry aspect is more in line with
> racing.
>
> Mike Meierle
> #847 F/P/MP
> SCTA-BNI/Gear Grinders/Sidewinders/ECTA
> ECTA Record Holde
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