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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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So tomorrow Im hitting some trails that are mostly sand, and i only have 2wd :/ I run 31" Good Year Wranglers, which have a pretty aggressive tread. Im gonna air down so I dont get stuck in the sand but im wondering whats the lowest psi I can safely go, since I dont have on board air I have to drive home with the low pressure. My house is maybe 10 miles away.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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I personally wouldn't air down without OBA...
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 01:13 AM
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Well if its slow easy driving roads then i would say maybe 12psi. but anything over 50mph dont go lower than 15-20psi psi at most.


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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 02:33 AM
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Ya 15 psi is kinda low. But since you got 2wd that will be okay. Go to autozone or even walmart. Pick up an automotive air pump for $10.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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I'd get the cheapy air pump before you go! Only reason they suck is they take a bit to fill 31x10.5r15 lol

Plus if you get air then you can go lower for the trail
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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I don't think I'd go lower than 15 for your case. I'd probably stop at 20.
 
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