How low is too low
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How low is too low
So im sure this has been discussed but i cant seem to find the thread. How low can you really go psi wise before you break the bead and can justify beadlocks? how necessary are beadlocks? I understand the benifits and what a beadlock does im just curious about how many of you think a beablock would be necessary. I have stock wheels with bfg ats on and i dont normally air down past 18 psi but as i am now in Colorado winter is here and i plan to do some snow wheeling. So how low is it safe to go?
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So im sure this has been discussed but i cant seem to find the thread. How low can you really go psi wise before you break the bead and can justify beadlocks? how necessary are beadlocks? I understand the benifits and what a beadlock does im just curious about how many of you think a beablock would be necessary. I have stock wheels with bfg ats on and i dont normally air down past 18 psi but as i am now in Colorado winter is here and i plan to do some snow wheeling. So how low is it safe to go?
i belive low teens is as low as you wanan go safely. need beadlocks if you wanna get into the single didgets.
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JK Freak
It's dependent on rim width + diameter, tire diameter & load rating.
An E rated tire will have stiffer side walls compared to a C rated tire. Rim diameter & tire diameter are also important as airing down too much can damage the rim if you don't have enough tire between the obstacle and rim. Narrower rims hold the bead better like Maertz said.
In the snow you typically run lower pressure.
I have D rated 37" tires on 17s rims and run them at 10 psi all the time without issue. In the snow I'll run them a few psi lower. I don't have beadlocks.
An E rated tire will have stiffer side walls compared to a C rated tire. Rim diameter & tire diameter are also important as airing down too much can damage the rim if you don't have enough tire between the obstacle and rim. Narrower rims hold the bead better like Maertz said.
In the snow you typically run lower pressure.
I have D rated 37" tires on 17s rims and run them at 10 psi all the time without issue. In the snow I'll run them a few psi lower. I don't have beadlocks.
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13.5" wide E-load rated tires, 8.5" wide wheels...I've reset my TPSs to 10psi and will run them no lower than 10 in fear of losing a bead. I've accidentally run them down to 8 with no issues bouncing them pretty hard during rock crawlin' out in CO.
It's just piece of mind when that low tire pressure warning light goes off, I know I'm approaching the "more risk vs. more reward" zone (or I have a flat).
It's just piece of mind when that low tire pressure warning light goes off, I know I'm approaching the "more risk vs. more reward" zone (or I have a flat).