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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707  
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16psi. Have gone down to 12psi, but in my experience they have to be below 20psi or they continue to hold their shape.
Andy. |
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1st Oct 2014 6:56am |
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| Zinke Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 670  
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Just remember that when letting the pressures down your more likely to get sidewall damage to the tyre, especially over rocky terrain. So not wanting to teach you to suck eggs but dont let them down unless needed and then pump back up at first opportunity.
Pete. |
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1st Oct 2014 8:03am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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thanks both...Zinke i was worried about the possible damage verses benefits. Ive never aired down the tyres in the past, but I've seen others do it so thought ill give it a try. i just didnt want to go too low and do damage.
cheers simon |
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1st Oct 2014 11:50am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707
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I've never notched sidewall damage any more than getting stuck and spinning tyres. But have experienced them getting very warm after not re inflating on drives.
Andy |
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1st Oct 2014 12:13pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8033  
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i run mine at 24 all round for general off road. works well enough for me leading on our Drive Round Days
i dont think you get any real advantage unless you drop them low enough that you need beadlocks. its more comfortable at lower pressures but footprint doesnt increase much until they are right down. (6- 
i do accept that there are the odd times a small drop will help (ie to 12-16 ish) but personally i wouldnt bother. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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1st Oct 2014 7:43pm |
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