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    How to 4WD in Sand

    Steve talks to 4WD Driving Instructor Peter Pilgrim about the best way to tackle sand dunes, beaches and other sand driving challenges.


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    About to do a sand trip too for the first time and that was handy.

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    we did the simpson in a hg holden wagon, over all the dunes and all, no 4wd, did have A/t tyres, and all the 4wd'ers kept saying let more air out of ya tyres, we made over all but two dunes. Mind you we were rear of field and followed after everyone else had already loosen the tracks. I think we run about 25 psi from memory.
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    ok i would like to add that with the new bfmuddies with their 33% stronger side walls means that they don't ballon as well and i found i had to go down to 10psi and even a little lower. hey i thought my tire was a litttle low on air onday turns out it had no air but still looked 3/4 inflated. i am just stating that some tires do need to go lower than 16psi just start at 16 and work down. but remember the lower u go take it easy u don't want to roll of your beads.

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    very interesting, i´m used to drive on snow but now i have to drive on sand for the first time. so i´m a little afraid of getting stuck somewhere

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    more than likley u will get stuck u just get snatched back out and go a slightly different way still lots of fun.

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    whats the best way to get out again if you don´t have a winch and nobody is around?

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    Quote Originally Posted by shoppenhauer View Post
    whats the best way to get out again if you don´t have a winch and nobody is around?
    Try these mate: http://www.maxtrax.com.au/
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    Quote Originally Posted by tariadamar View Post
    ok i would like to add that with the new bfmuddies with their 33% stronger side walls means that they don't ballon as well and i found i had to go down to 10psi and even a little lower. hey i thought my tire was a litttle low on air onday turns out it had no air but still looked 3/4 inflated. i am just stating that some tires do need to go lower than 16psi just start at 16 and work down. but remember the lower u go take it easy u don't want to roll of your beads.
    Yep depends on your tires,ie width,diameter,tread pattern,compound , ply rating, all play a big part on how it performs on various terrains at different pressures.Also vehicle weight and suspension come into the equation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shoppenhauer View Post
    very interesting, i´m used to drive on snow but now i have to drive on sand for the first time. so i´m a little afraid of getting stuck somewhere
    May be able to help you mate, but cannot promise anything, I will PM you if it comes through
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