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lifestyle:traction [2018/05/08 21:00]
frater_secessus [Traction] 		lifestyle:traction [2018/05/08 22:06]
frater_secessus [tire pressure]
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 [[lifestyle:words_of_wisdom|Words of Wisdom]]:  "In the end, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you are in any way unsure of the way ahead, stop the car and walk the route to determine grade, clearances, and firmness." -- USExplorer((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=20442&pid=236601#pid236601)) [[lifestyle:words_of_wisdom|Words of Wisdom]]:  "In the end, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you are in any way unsure of the way ahead, stop the car and walk the route to determine grade, clearances, and firmness." -- USExplorer((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=20442&pid=236601#pid236601))
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 +>"By far the best bang for your buck is a 12 volt air compressor and air down your tires. Just airing down your tires to 10 pounds will get you unstuck an amazing amount of times. It should be number one on your list for taking your van in rough country." -- akrvbob((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-offroading-a-van-or-minivan?pid=124632#pid124632))
  
  
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 ===== tire pressure ===== ===== tire pressure =====
  
-Airing down tires in soft terrain can help increase traction.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=29413)),((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=20442&pid=236318#pid236318))  You may want to procure an air compressor before you need it so you can air your tires back up afterwards.+Airing down tires in soft terrain can help increase traction.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=29413)),((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=20442&pid=236318#pid236318))  You may want to procure [[tools:intro#v_air_compressor|an air compressor]] before you need it so you can air your tires back up afterwards.
  
 Airing down works because: Airing down works because:
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   - an underpressure tread can conform more easily to uneven surfaces.   - an underpressure tread can conform more easily to uneven surfaces.
  
-In sand, airing down to pressure of 12-15psi is common, with some going down to 8psi.  When aired down dramatically use gentle throttle inputs so you do not spin the tire off the wheel or cause other damage.+In sand, airing down to pressure of 12-15psi is common, with some going down to 8psi.  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTnkxrEnt7A|This video]] shows the difference between full pressure and 15psi in sand.
  
 In loose rock, air down somewhat less so the sidewalls are less likely to be damaged by sharp rocks.   In loose rock, air down somewhat less so the sidewalls are less likely to be damaged by sharp rocks.  
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