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===== tire pressure ===== | ===== tire pressure ===== | ||
- | Airing down tires in soft terrain can help increase traction.((http:// | + | Airing down tires in soft terrain can help increase traction.((http:// |
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. | + | In sand, airing down to pressure of 12-15psi is common, with some going down to 8psi. |
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. |