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Old 03-24-2014, 03:24 AM   #31
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Geoff, nice wriite up. Glad it all worked out. Looking back, do you think you'd have gotten stuck had you been in 4wd? And perhaps aired down?

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Old 03-24-2014, 10:37 AM   #32
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Geoff, nice wriite up. Glad it all worked out. Looking back, do you think you'd have gotten stuck had you been in 4wd? And perhaps aired down?
From a similar situation later in the trip where I was able to continue forward with 4x4, momentum, and lots of throttle, I'd wager 75% chance of not getting stuck if I'd actually been in 4x4 like I thought I was. 25% chance of getting super stuck. In my later successful playa mud situation, it felt like driving on sand, where if I kept my speed up with lots of throttle, I seemed to "float" somewhat and keep moving (even though I still had very deep tire tracks).

I haven't experimented with airing down real low (say, 20 PSI) in mud situations, so I personally have no idea if that would help.

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Old 03-24-2014, 10:38 AM   #33
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In this case I was already down to 35 PSI for washboard roads, and no, I didn't try airing down further to sand PSIs.
In my experience, it's definitely not enough. On washboard, you can drive with 24-28 PSI, it will be much more comfortable. In soft sand, it makes a huge difference airing down to 15-18 PSI, even more if your're stuck. The next time, try it, you'll be surprised of the difference... ;-)
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Old 03-24-2014, 11:23 AM   #34
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In this case I was already down to 35 PSI for washboard roads, and no, I didn't try airing down further to sand PSIs.
In my experience, it's definitely not enough. On washboard, you can drive with 24-28 PSI, it will be much more comfortable. In soft sand, it makes a huge difference airing down to 15-18 PSI, even more if your're stuck. The next time, try it, you'll be surprised of the difference... ;-)
Definitely makes a huge difference...assuming you do not separate the tire from the rim.
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In this case I was already down to 35 PSI for washboard roads, and no, I didn't try airing down further to sand PSIs.
In my experience, it's definitely not enough. On washboard, you can drive with 24-28 PSI, it will be much more comfortable. In soft sand, it makes a huge difference airing down to 15-18 PSI, even more if your're stuck. The next time, try it, you'll be surprised of the difference... ;-)
Definitely makes a huge difference...assuming you do not separate the tire from the rim.
Yes, I love low PSI in the sand. I often go a bit below 20PSI, but I really don't want to break a bead. I've studied those videos about reseating beads with flammable gas :O but I don't really want to try it

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Old 03-26-2014, 08:14 PM   #36
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Never broke a bead in soft sand or mud...
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Old 03-27-2014, 12:26 PM   #37
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I've done the engine starter fluid thing during a SMB rally "how to" fair but don't carry it. I haven't broken a bead yet but I do carry a heavy-duty ratchet strap which, I hope, will solve the problem if it every comes up...
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How do you use the ratchet strap to reseat a bead?
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How do you use the ratchet strap to reseat a bead?
Strap around the circumference, and tighten it which will help force the beads towards the edge of the rim. The strap by itself won't be enough you will still need a high volume compressor or air tank. Sometimes removing the valve stem core will help let air in more quickly and can help seat the bead. Once the bead is seated, reinstall the valve stem core and inflate normally.


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