Thanks guys. I had to get to some pretty iffy future job sites today and the 2wd did great. I didn't air down because they were 1/2 mile or less dirt roads I went down. I'm going to buy an air compressor to keep with me for the future. Isn't there a tool that airs down tires really quick?

 

There are fancy deflators that stop at a certain preset pressure, but I just use a cheap one that holds the stem open. Its pretty easy to figure out about how long to let the air out to hit the right pressure once you do it a few times - just use your wristwatch to time it.

 

Great idea. I have a pressure gauge that has a deflator button, but it feels like it takes forever. Probably only 60 second a tire at most if I timed it though.

 

I know there is a buddy I wheel with has these special valves on his stems. He is able to air down his tires 3x faster then the rest of us. I will try to find out where he got em. I just use my tire guage .

 

I'm curious the best and quickest way to air down myself.

 

here ya go: these are some of the things I have seen out on the trail. Figured this would help you get some ideas of thats out there.

http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...flatormain.htm

and
http://www.offroaders.com/tech/air-down.htm

 

Those are cool. I might have to look into one of those for the future.

 

Does anyone have any of these. Im looking at the Staun.

 

Staun is a very reputable company. good equipment and even better "inner bead locks" . I would highly recommend them. Or did you have a more specific question ?

 

That answers it. Thanks. I just ordered the deflators.

 

My experience is lower tire pressure equals greater surface area. If it is to low though you will bottom out on the rims.

 

I plan to run the stock setting which is 18psi on the beach. A lot of people knock it down to 10 psi. I should be safe.

 

^^^ 10 seems a little low. Out on the trails I dont like going too much below 20 psi. 18 will give you some good traction. Haven't been in much sand tho. Plenty of mud and loose dirt .

 

My cousin drops down to 10 psi because he tows a 30ft camper on the beach.