Airing down your LR3
Question for those of you that air down on trails, if not, why?
I usually run 45 pounds on hi way but don't air down when the rest of my Jeep buddies do. They always ask why, I never have. So what is the advantage? |
More grip, I only air down in sand. |
The tires are more pliant when aired down and conform to the shape of the terrain. Also makes the ride nicer on forest service roads.
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I would think that the suspension should compensate for the rough road. What pressure do you use when airing down?
This vehicle is new to me and I have lots of questions. Previously I drove Mogs and Pinzgauers so the capability of this vehicle is a bit unfamiliar although it seems to be very capable. I ride on DuraTrac 265/65/18 and they seem to be adequate for most situations. Recently used the M/S feature on a FS road on part of the TAT south of Gypsum over Hagerman Pass, although a bit bumpy it was not terribly uncomfortable. Next step is to discover how to use the IID tool to gain a bit more height as I did dent one of the tail pipes on a trail a few weeks ago. |
I usually go down to about 25 or maybe 20....nothing crazy.
GAP has instructions on how to do that I think. It's super easy. |
I air down my cooper ST MAXX's to 20/22 and it helps a lot especially during mud ruts, rocks and eroded logging roads .
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How do you ike the ST MAXX tires so far? How are they wearing on the LR3?
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I air down to about 25psi, mostly for a smoother ride on the rocky trails we’ve got in my area. It makes a huge difference in ride comfort. When I had a different rig on 16” tires I went down to around 15psi, but that had a lot more sidewall than my 18’s. As mentioned before it gives a more compliant tire, bigger footprint, softer ride, etc. Don’t EVER question a Jeep guy, they’ve got ALL the answers. If you don’t believe it, just ask them!
Originally Posted by thorgal
(Post 656891)
I air down my cooper ST MAXX's to 20/22 and it helps a lot especially during mud ruts, rocks and eroded logging roads .
Originally Posted by ArmyRover
(Post 656892)
How do you ike the ST MAXX tires so far? How are they wearing on the LR3?
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Originally Posted by krick3tt
(Post 656815)
Next step is to discover how to use the IID tool to gain a bit more height as I did dent one of the tail pipes on a trail a few weeks ago.
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My Discoverer ST MAXX are 265/60/18. Could or should I go bigger ? Sure, but I don't fell I need to at this point, well at least not until I find a 17" wheels.Those from Mudtech 4x4 are damn too expensive.Until then I will ride on 18's and E rated Coopers.
Do I like them ? Yes I do for what they are, great traction on slippery slops, racks and steep climbs.Deep mud I will try next weekend, but sheer weight of my truck will work against me from the very start as I ride the heaviest truck in my local Club. They are a LOT better than previous Duratracs, although the latter were a LOT quieter on the road. Overall a peace of mind in therms of load rating and tough thread is what I wanted and so...so far I am happy. Those are not my daily tires as I have a separate set of Nokians for that purpose.Hope this helps. |
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