Tyres
Submitted: Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 09:50
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Member - Jim K (QLD)
Gooday folks
I recently asked a question in these forums asking for the pros and cons on 4WD diesel utes and the answers I received helped a lot. My thanks to every one who helped in my selection of a one year old Triton. I need help again in selecting a new set of Tyres for this vehicle. I plan to tow a caravan and do a lot of beach fishing so the new Tyres will be mostly on road with some beach work. Any input from members would be greatly appreciated. I have very little experience in off road beach work so any information in this area ie tyre pressures etc would also be helpful.
Regards Jim Kemp
Reply By: ben_gv3 - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 10:35
Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 10:35
If road and beach driving is what you'll be doing I would stick to All Terrains in a LT (light truck) construction. Muddies will help you dig in deeper in the sand which is not something you want.
I've run my tyres down to 10 psi on the sand but I have a light 4WD and was very careful with corners etc so I didn't roll a bead off the rim.
With regards to brands you'll get a million and one opinions on which brand is best.
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Reply By: Member - nick b - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 14:34
Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 14:34
gooday Jim : did you have a read of the 4wd action mag re tyre comparo !!!
The statement that muddies dig in to the sand is most likely a myth !!! more to do with the way you drive , heavy foot will dig in , plenty has been written about this , Jol Fleming explained this not that long ago in a thread
For me I like to get the highest tyre possible & get the vehicle up out of the sand as much as possible , if your in deep sand & your low you might find your self in trouble
cheers nick
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