Thread: Sand Driving

Best sand tyres I’ve ever run - Claws....
HT or “balloon” tyres is a myth!

Originally Posted by Tombie

Best sand tyres I’ve ever run - Claws....
HT or “balloon” tyres is a myth!

I agree.
Putting road tyres on a 4WD is about as helpful as putting a bonnet on a duck

Ha , im not going to bite at that one. You can tell the Middle East that they are wrong about the Sumitomo Shaheen .
Whatever works for you. They do look good though

Originally Posted by timax

If i do go for a LR4 ill naturally be trying the standard setup before changing anything. From the feedback above i shouldnt have a problem.

I am still on the standard setup, after almost 3 years. Baal Bone Gap track in the Gardens of Stone NP was the worst I have taken it (up the rock step) and quite frankly, the worst I will ever take it through. 16psi with the 19 inch rims works perfect on sand (combined with basic 4wd savvy). The D4 is immensely capable in stock form off-road, and the beauty about the standard setup is that it drives a treat on the black top where almost all of my driving is done. The only concerning issue are the tyres as is documented numerous times throughout this blog. However, just slow down, pick your line and you will be fine. So yes, start with the standard setup and then upgrade as necessary depending on how hard you are going to take it.

Mario

Originally Posted by timax

Ha , im not going to bite at that one. You can tell the Middle East that they are wrong about the Sumitomo Shaheen .
Whatever works for you. They do look good though

You’re referring to a high (to very high) speed sand Tyre...
Not a “cruising along the beach or tracks at Fraser” Tyre.

I haven't done much beach driving with the D4 but the first time I went out a person I thought was knowledgeable in these things told me not to go below 25pis with 19" tyres.
And I got bogged badly. Down to around 18psi and no problem after a bit of back and forth to get out of the holes I'd dug.
I've no intention of going to 18" rims for the little work I do on beaches and find with careful line picking and pressure they're good enough for the track stuff I do as well.
AlanH.

Originally Posted by Tombie

You’re referring to a high (to very high) speed sand Tyre...
Not a “cruising along the beach or tracks at Fraser” Tyre.

Really , what makes you think that?

Originally Posted by Milton477

255/55R19" on the left & 265/60R18 on the right.
Both at 15psi, on a D4 & a D3.
Attachment 130300

Begs the question, are 18's really worth it?

The photo is not showing the relevant footprint for sand driving...front to rear.

Cheers