Best tyre width for destert trip

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I saw that article in 4X4 Monthly a couple of years ago. I have used the 10 inch tyres in the Little Desert, Victoria and another 60 Series on the trip had some 7.5's on. He was using high range when I had to use low range (both cruisers were 4.2 diesels), so there is an advantage with the 7.5's but I am not sure which would be better for the Simpson, with finer sand and bigger dunes.

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I think I will try them for my trip.

Wayne,

Perhaps the only other comment is that if you are running split rims, then the quality of imported tubes may let you down. Many of the Korean tubes don't seem to cut it and will split of their own accord.

My personal preference is for skinnier tyres (say 235/85R16) on tubeless wheels.

Phil

I couldn't agree more thats why I am looking for another set of skinnys for campertrailerHave 4WD will Explore

Yea i agree with you Slammin , what were saying is that it takes less effort to get the car going with skinnies
Same beach skinnies v fats
same track skinnies v fats
but I still use 4wd its just posible to use 2wd with skinnies, as fats need more effort/ mussel
Ive had trouble in 4wd at 18psi in fats on a beach & seen skinnies do the same in 2wd, pushing less sand bow waveHave 4WD will Explore

I have adopted the policy of going into high 4 when ever I am off road, even on dirt/gravel roads. All Wheel Drive vehicles have at least got that right.

Slammin, I hope your kids take to camping. Mine are old enough, grown up actually and are not interested. Neither is the wife, so I have to head off with some mates. There must be a silver lining in there somewhere.

Slammin
In reply to your comments re tread lightly and 4WD v 2WD.

I must explain that at no time did I have any wheel spin during my dune crossing, I am merely pointing out that at the time I crossed the desert the sand was firm enough that with tyre pressures set right and a sensible amount of momentum it was easy to traverse the dunes.

When ever I approached a dune that I felt needed a little extra I grabbed 4WD high on the fly just to assist with the climb, this was usually when the approach speed had to be reduced due to rough track conditions.

Only two things really help when climbing sand dunes, "flotation" and "momentum" the extra traction gained when using 4WD is mainly required when there is a deficiency of the first two.

No Dunes were hurt during the making of this trip

Regards
Drifter...
In closing re the engine stress, i was conserving fuel and for the main part the engine was coasting at around 1,500 rpm and doing it easily.