Thread: Help - V8 overheating on the sand!

Last time I went to the sand I got hold of some "new" second hand 31x11.50x15 tyres to fit to my SIIA diesel. As you may know, these engines do not produce bucket loads of power, so I needed maximum flotation. I let the tyres right down, then inflated them just enough to get the buckle out. It turned out this was about 5~6 PSI, and provided a vast improvement of the drivability in the soft sand. I am not reccomending this for everybody, but it did help a lot in my case. I did not get above 20mph at any stage, and as the tyres were second hand, their longevity was not my main concern. No damage was evident to the tyres At the end of the day, I fitted my standard 7.50x16 to drive home.
Aaron.

Have never popped a bead yet. My friend did ask could he try the staun deflators on his heavier 80 series Landcruiser, he also never popped a bead and neither of us had bead locks either. Staun make bead locks for the purposes of going under 10 psi on sand however, I'm not sure about the heat factor on the tyres and whether this product would prevent that or not. We drove the length of Stockton beach and back to Lavis Lane. (a part of Stockton beach entry that no one seems to like because of soft choppy sand) Both vehicles did it easy and experienced no dramas. I do average about 40-50 k's, Go to Stockton often and don't drive close to the water although my friend does. I think the slope factor there might have potential to perhaps bring you unstuck in some way (soft sand unexpectedly at high speed or bead pop there would probably be disasterous) I'd probably say though if you're in the habit of driving close to the water and say over 50-60k's maybe better to stay with 15-16psi