How much to deflate for Sand / Rocks?
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I have been driving on sand and rocks for 30 years. on sand 15 PSI. on rocks, depends on your tire wheel set up. if you have a c rated tire i would stay at 20 pounds no lower becasue of the weight of the LR. if you run a E tire you could go as low as 15, if you run a E tire with bead locks you could go as low 5 psi depending on the level of rocks you are running.
the point is, sand is easy, 15 PSI, rocks takes more thought.
the point is, sand is easy, 15 PSI, rocks takes more thought.
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I have been driving on sand and rocks for 30 years. on sand 15 PSI. on rocks, depends on your tire wheel set up. if you have a c rated tire i would stay at 20 pounds no lower becasue of the weight of the LR. if you run a E tire you could go as low as 15, if you run a E tire with bead locks you could go as low 5 psi depending on the level of rocks you are running.
the point is, sand is easy, 15 PSI, rocks takes more thought.
the point is, sand is easy, 15 PSI, rocks takes more thought.
As for what I run when wheeling, no mater if it is on sand or extreme rocks, I run 18#'s with 8" wide factory wheels and 265/75/16's, anything less then that and I tend to roll my left front tire bead.
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Jay, I noticed that you mentioned a "C" rated tire and wasn't sure if that is what you are running. if so, for what it is worth, because of the Rovers weight and top heavyness, a "C" rated tire can't not be run safely. "D" and "E" rated tire are required for the stronger side wall.
As for what I run when wheeling, no mater if it is on sand or extreme rocks, I run 18#'s with 8" wide factory wheels and 265/75/16's, anything less then that and I tend to roll my left front tire bead.
As for what I run when wheeling, no mater if it is on sand or extreme rocks, I run 18#'s with 8" wide factory wheels and 265/75/16's, anything less then that and I tend to roll my left front tire bead.
I agree wiyth you 100% yuor 18 PSI is a nice one to run, i think once you get into the 35" tire range though you may find the volume of air at 18 is a little to stiff. but no matter.
yes, a c rated tire would not be a good idea on a disco, for that matter just FYI a service load index of 109 (2271) or D rated and greater should be used on the disco. imo.
J
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