Raise the pressure.

Drivers, the highest air pressure setting for your Stryker's CTIS system is 80-85 psi. That's just not high enough for vehicles equipped with slat armor in Iraq. You'll run through tires quicker than a NASCAR driver at those lower pressures.

The optimum air pressure for Stryker tires in Iraq is 95 psi. So how do you get it that high?

First, disengage the CTIS system by flipping the switch on the driver's panel. If you leave the system on, it'll automatically lower the pressure back to 80-85 psi, no matter how much air you add.

Next, manually inflate the tires to 95 psi using the air hose and inflation system that comes equipped on each vehicle.

If you haven't noticed already, the 6-ft air hose, NSN 4910-21-920-4694, that comes in your Stryker's BII doesn't reach very far. That leaves you with only a few options. You can pull another Stryker up next to each of your tires and air up from that vehicle or you can local purchase a longer, 25-ft hose.

The third option is ordering a 50-ft hose assembly, NSN 4720-01-166-1087, and a pipe coupling, NSN 4730-00-223-9255, to extend your BII air hose. Here's how:

1. Unscrew the quick-disconnect fitting from the end of the gauge assembly.

2. Screw one end of the hose extension into the gauge assembly.

3. Screw the pipe coupling onto the other end of the hose extension.

4. Screw the quick-disconnect into the other end of the pipe coupling and hook it to the Stryker's air outlet.

OWWW!

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MY TIRES CAN'T TAKE THIS ABUSE!

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THEY NEED MORE AIR PRESSURE!

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MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE TIRES OFTEN TO KEEP THE AIR PRESSURE AT 95 PSI.

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