LLRubylady
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are e load tires harder to air down for sand driving or doesn’t it make a difference?
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From what I’ve read it’s better to have an 8.5 wide wheel for stock ko2 33s than a 9 inch to keep the bead on. I sold my stock wheels.One thing to note about sand. While normally people go down to around 20 psi for offroading on rocks, sand you want to go even lower. I recommend 10 psi or even lower.
20? Closer to 15 or less where I'm at. Same would be good for deep sand. If you don't run beadlocks, be careful down around 10 or less.One thing to note about sand. While normally people go down to around 20 psi for offroading on rocks, sand you want to go even lower. I recommend 10 psi or even lower.
What kind of tire? That can play into it as well. ATs generally do better than MTs in sand. Regardless, taking your 35x12.50's down to 15-20 will be fine. Just don't do any HMB driving!I will have 35x12.5 on my stock Rubi wheels, will airing down be an issue with this setup? Previously I aired down to ~18 on my Tundra for driving Carova Beach in OBX and it did fine.
I bought max tracks just in caseHaving a good set of traction boards and a shovel is a good idea, as well.
Excellent! I opted for a pair of Maxtrax, as well.I bought max tracks just in case
Nitto Ridge Grapplers, I will be driving mostly road conditions with a splash of trail and sand, no need for MTs even if they look better, and please forgive me, what is HMB?What kind of tire? That can play into it as well. ATs generally do better than MTs in sand. Regardless, taking your 35x12.50's down to 15-20 will be fine. Just don't do any HMB driving!
Hold my beerNitto Ridge Grapplers, I will be driving mostly road conditions with a splash of trail and sand, no need for MTs even if they look better, and please forgive me, what is HMB?
With the E load tires, you might have to air down a little more, the sidewalls are a bit stiffer. Better puncture resistance. Once the loosen up a bit they could work well. Go to about 13-15 psi with those tires. I run Goodyear MTR’s and I go to 12 psi without headlocks. Good luck and have fun.are e load tires harder to air down for sand driving or doesn’t it make a difference?