FYI -- no m/ t equals stuck on beach

[pdxrealtor]

Thought I would share a little comparison between m/t and a/t tires.

M/t s no issues at all on the beach, driest sand included.

Nitto a/t .... No go. Dam near sunk this bit*h

I can't believe I was even in this predicament in a hummer, but I was. Same place same surface was no prob with m/t.

However with a/t I had to lock the rear and damn near start digging in dry sand. Not fun on a desolated rainy day beach, and no shovel.

On the flip side if you stay away from the burms it tracks much better than the m/ts.

Damn..h2 almost stuck.

[Luv2Camp]

The easiest way to get out of sand when stuck is NOT to dig out... Place a board on the sand and jack the truck up as if you were replacing the a tire. Fill in the rut under each tire and let the truck back down.

[pdxrealtor]

Lol.... Thx. But I took the jack out, and out of all the tools I carry, a board isn't one of them.

I was just shocked how much traction I lost.

[pdxrealtor]

I've been on this same beach 15 times with m/ts and not even the slightest issue.

Like I said, the a/ts track great which is what I was after, but don't go thinking you're indestructo on dry sand. You're not.

[[__--MUD--__]]

Looks like some wet sand loaded the lugs giving you slicks.... I bet they would do fairly well if you aired them down to get a nice fat bulge footprint. Probably clear out the wet sand a bit also.

[pdxrealtor]

Ya it was damp out up away from high tide. Very thin layer, this pic was just after I got out and turned around.

I do have them aired to 42 psi for gas mpg purposes. You're right, less air would have totally helped.

I've been playing with the rancho ajustables the last couple days. And was planning on airing down to 38 for the ideal ride.

F gas mileage.

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by pdxrealtor

...I can't believe I was even in this predicament in a hummer, but I was...

Anything can get stuck...especially when you're 3 tons of fun like our fat bastards.

IMO...if you ain't ever been stuck, then you ain't ever really went 4-wheeling.

[PaHumBug]

tire pressure is very important in sand. Take the pressure WAY down (15 psi or so) and it will make a drastic improvement.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by [__--MUD--__]

Looks like some wet sand loaded the lugs giving you slicks.... I bet they would do fairly well if you aired them down to get a nice fat bulge footprint. Probably clear out the wet sand a bit also.

[pdxrealtor]

Originally Posted by guruerror

Anything can get stuck...especially when you're 3 tons of fun like our fat bastards.

IMO...if you ain't ever been stuck, then you ain't ever really went 4-wheeling.

lol... I ain't ever really been four wheeling, and I ain't never been stuck.


I just can't believe the difference between M/Ts and A/Ts on the beach is all.

[The_Yeti]

Headed to Seaside, OR this weekend. Any idea where I can drive on the beach near there?

[pdxrealtor]

Yes, one beach/town to the north. It's called Gearhart.

I believe there's 3 entrances, I know there's two.

[The_Yeti]

Originally Posted by pdxrealtor

Yes, one beach/town to the north. It's called Gearhart.

I believe there's 3 entrances, I know there's two.

Thank you!

[tomp]

The ATs will actually give you better traction in sand if your down low enough (18 psi). I wouldn't go much lower without beadlocks. You can, but the risk of breaking a bead goes up pretty quick on a heavy H2.