Is there a happy medium on how low to safely deflate the tires before doing any serious off roading, or is that depending on the actual tire?Also, is there an off road situation wher you would NOT want to deflate?
And finaly, what is the most compact, light and effective way to get them re-inflated aside from driving down to the nearest station?

Thank you for your know-how in advance!

 

I am by far no expert, but I thought you needed to have bead-locking wheels to "safely" deflate tires for off-road. Anyone know for sure out there??? I am curious to know myself.

Go to www.expeditionexchange.com

go the "Products"

then, on the left hand side, scroll down and click on "wheels and tires" for some options.

One other (cheaper) alternative would be to get one of those mini compressors that plug into the lighter. I am sure Walmart would carry one for a good price.

 

What size tires are you running and in what sort of terrain?
Mike

 

Have not decided yet if I am going to buy 265/60/18 or 285/60/18. I am taking off the 255/55/19 that came with the LR3 and getting new wheel/tires very soon (I hope). The 285's add quite a bit to the circumference of the original tire, the 265's give me a bit more sidewall without going crazy taller and wider. I know Nitto makes both sizes so I still have to do some thinking into the size question.
As far as to where I go off-roving, I plan to immerse myself into the whole thing head first. Most available in my area is rock, sand, loose dirt trails.Mud only seasonalduringthe winter rains.

 

As long as you stay off road and are in anything like sand to rock, your should be able to go to 18# to 20#s with no problems. Much less then that and you could roll a bead and have a flat.
As far as reinflating them you have 2 options, some form and quality of an air compressor or CO2. The CO2 is by far the fastest and easiest way to go, the compressors are the slowest and cheapest depending on which on you get.
If you have the rear locker and are going to play, go with the 285, you'll love them off road.
Mike

 

Thanks again, Mike. I do have therear locker and yes I must definitely intend to play so I guess 285 is winning right now

 

Either way you will have a blast with your truck.
Mike

 

Ok, Mike. I just put it an order for a set of 285/60/18 Nitto Terras. I just want you to know that if I don't like them, I am holding you personaly responsible [sm=chairshot.gif]. You will have to wear a pink vallerina outfit, funny shoes and all to your next off-road trip, and stop your truckafter any challenging obstacle, get out and walk once around your Landy yelling "I LOVE JEEPS, I LOVE JEEPS, I LOVE JEEPS" [sm=laughat.gif].

In all seriousness, thanks for taking the time to walk me through the desicion prossess. Your input in LR matters is always respected and appreciated.

Jantiz