Tyres for use on sand

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Adrian Bennett

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• Jul 1, 2005

• #1

The standard recommendation appears to be B F Goodrich A/T tyres. However, I'm not bothered about wear rates and only want to tow a boat across the beach to the sea. Consequently, will Avon Ranger A/Ts be OK or does anybody have a better budget suggestion in a size of 265/75 16?

 

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Charlotte

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• Jul 13, 2005

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Hi

By what I understand it doesnt make a lot of difference with the make of A/T Tyres, only difference is tread pattern and compound, what I do for towing on sand is drop the tyre pressures to around 15psi

Charlotte

 

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Adrian Bennett

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• Jul 14, 2005

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Thank you Charlotte

Does that mean switching from my new but inexpensive Avon Rangers to BF Goodrich or Pirelli A/Ts would be a waste of money?

 

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jersey alan

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• Jul 14, 2005

• #4

I go on the beach regularly and experience shows that its tyre pressure and gentle momentum over tyre type, BUT some aggresive patterns do dig in faster than the less aggresive.

 

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Kano

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• Jul 16, 2005

• #5

If it was strictly sand driving, I'd say keep your money... the best tyres for sand are completely worn-out tyres!

The less pattern there is, the less sand is trown around. You don't want to dig, you want to float, so: low pressure (to increase contact area and decrease load) and smooth tyres do the trick.

Philip

 

V890

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• Jul 17, 2005

• #6

sounds liike some good logic there...