Thread: tyre pressures beach

For a day's driving/playing, 16 to 18 psi, depending on the tyre. And drive carefully over rocks!

Cheers,

Gordon

Been down to 10-12 psi on them to get up the dunes in the Warren River area. Had no problems with that on the sand itself but found I did need to air up immediately (~18psi) after getting off the dunes and on to the tracks leading away from the dunes otherwise began accumulating minor rim and side wall damage over time.

Every D4 or D3 that I have helped to rescue in beach sand (including mine) did not let their tyres down. As Gordon says, 16 to 18 always gets them going with little problem. At worst, use rock crawl (as well as lower pressures) to get maximum traction and diff locking and you will crawl out of almost any bog in sand. Then change back to sand mode.

Gordon when are your next courses in Perth?

Originally Posted by Aaron40

Gordon when are your next courses in Perth?

Next seminar is 1pm Sunday 4th Oct, drive days are Oct 24th and 25th - check the website for details.

Cheers,

Gordon

I suggested Aaron did the the theory seminar.
Also said I would be up for the drive day if he is in
Andrew

Aaron.
The 24 oct saturday is the 1a beach day,wich interests me,let me know if you are going to book,I will too.
Andrew

Originally Posted by gghaggis

For a day's driving/playing, 16 to 18 psi, depending on the tyre. And drive carefully over rocks!

Cheers,

Gordon

I understand the lower the better and this all comes down to experimenting and getting to know what works for you and your vehicle in a particular scenario, but if there was a constant mix of beach sand and rock/gravel, would 20-22 or even higher to 22-24 if you were nicking in and out of beach coves with more rock/gravel between; would this be close to as good, giving more protection for rocks and less hassle not inflating/deflating?