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Old 03-30-2011, 05:17 PM
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I usually air down to 20-22 psi while wheeling and I am curious with playing around with my pressure to get the best traction and performance, without pulling a bead (no beadlocks :(). Does anyone recommend a certain pressure for 33's? Is there a chart, or what pressure do you run? Thanks ahead of time for the advice!

-I have 33" bfg km2's.

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i run 18-19psi or so in my stock tires i ran 15psi in my 33's i never have a problem its really up to your preference and what your wheeling conditions are
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Originally Posted by Cdyspeed
i run 18-19psi or so in my stock tires i ran 15psi in my 33's i never have a problem its really up to your preference and what your wheeling conditions are
Thanks! I wish there was a chart or guide out there. Next trip I will run them in that area and see how it works for me!
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Most trails I run 15 to 18 PSI but have gone down as low as 10 psi for snow/sand on my 33x12.50's
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Originally Posted by TripleJeep_99
Most trails I run 15 to 18 PSI but have gone down as low as 10 psi for snow/sand on my 33x12.50's
Same here. Usually air down to 16 on stock sahara rims/wheels
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I usually go 12-15 for my 33 duratracs on sahara 18 rims. No problems with beads or anything like that.
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i have 33" pro comp xtreme mud terrains on 16" pro comp 8179s. Last time i wheeled i set them to 18 psi and it seemed too high still... gonna try 15 or 16 next time
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15 psi... has been fine for rocks
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Ok so I've ben obviously keeping too much air in my tires, afraid to pull a bead. Ok going to go lower next run and see what we do. Thanks for all the comments and advice!
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15psi is a safe pressure where you don't need to worry about losing a bead


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