Airing down your LR3
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Mudding
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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?
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?
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Mudding
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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.
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.
Mudding
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: MN -> UT
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!
I’m curious about these as well. My brother just put some on his Sequoia and loves them so far. I’m curious how they respond to a fully independent suspended land yacht.
Don’t EVER question a Jeep guy, they’ve got ALL the answers. If you don’t believe it, just ask them!
Mudding
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 126
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From: MN -> UT
You’ll still dent the tailpipes, I just got a new dent in mine last week, even with an inch of GAP lift and in off-road height. You still need one, just don’t expect it to save the low lying tailpipes!
Rock Crawling
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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.
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.
