Yup, a slightly less aggressive AT is my choice for sand if I can. In theory good HT's can be good in sand as well. However, airing HT's down is a bit risky really, they aren't designed for it at all.
So the AT's are the choice.
As you have experienced, MT's tend to dig down into the sand. In the end that's exactly what they are designed to do in mud to get to a more solid surface below. I have run MT's on sand many times and have done fine by airing down a little further than I normally would. However it still isn't a "perfect" experience.
In the end, the D3/4 are fairly heavy, which certainly makes tyre selection a bit more critical in the soft stuff.
If I was made of money I would love to have a set of rims for each style and swap out depending on what I'm doing. Unfortunately, the missus disagrees and thinks eating and clothing the children is more important than situational optimal tyre selection!?!?!
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Chris Phillips
Offroader: 1996 Discovery 300TDI (The Green Donkey)
Missus: 2010 Discovery 4 TDV6 (Fancy thing)
Just 'cause: 1999 Discovery SE 3.9L V8 (Makes fun noises, sometimes...)
Spares: 1998 Discovery 300TDI (Only vehicle actually in the garage..........)
Run around: 2001 Nissan Pulsar ST 1.8L (Soul crusher)
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