Finally got my truck on the beach. Totally stock, dropped pressure to 30, selected sand/snow mode and flipped to 4x4. Might go to 25psi next time but really no complaints at all. Truck handled the soft sand just fine. Only negative was my son had my deflators and it took forever and a day to air down! Count me as please with the stock duratracs. Tows good, quiet tire (8k on them) and rides very nice on reasonable roads.
First trip on the beach, impressed!
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Pictures or it didn’t happen!
All jokes aside, any thoughts on Sand/Snow mode? Happy with throttle map and the amount of wheel slip it allows for better traction?
All jokes aside, any thoughts on Sand/Snow mode? Happy with throttle map and the amount of wheel slip it allows for better traction?
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So on the throttle mapping/wheel slip i'd say it was fine. Held 1st gear pretty well and allowed me to put enough spin in to turn out of the tire tracks. I was being pretty cautious on the spin as too much just digs holes and i wasn't in the mood to shovel.
Awesome! Glad it worked well and you guys had fun
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Was a list minute suggestion by my neighbor to go. Grabbed the dog, a chair, a 6 pack and a bag of doritos and hit the beach. Tough to go wrong with a combo like that.
You can air down even more for the softer stuff, and have the truck work less hard! Get it down 8-10 psi and see how easy it is to climb the dunes!
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Wasn't sure if that would be ok for the tires. Been beach driving forever but honestly never really looked into what is safe and what might be damaging to sidewalls, etc.
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I agree, the stock tires work well in the sand. We were just at the beach in Galveston. The sand was packed here, but I drove in softer areas with zero worry. Ignore the sun shades, a carry over from my Raptor days..lol
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New Smyrna Beach, FL. I usually just go 4HI. Stock tire pressures with no issues. Take it easy on throttle so I don't dig holes (saw some folks do that, LOL).
At what pressure do you have to start worrying about popping a bead?
Depends on how aggressive the driver corners and the load. Relatively light load and the 7.3 I am guessing low to mid teens. Diesel or a heavy load I would say high teens to 20 psi. More aggressive cornering puts a side load on the tires and I would want approx 5 psi more. My Jeep w similar size tires can handle 10-12 psi if not crazy driving. Haven’t Aired the tremor down yet
I'm no expert on the subject, but I was told by a Park Service Ranger on a NC beach that every beach is different. Some you can run street tire pressures, others you need to air down. The Rangers were recommending 20 psi at Kure Beach in Wilmington. Most drivers coming off the beach said that was about right for that particular beach. Probably best to have some Staunies along to air down, and a compressor to get back on pavement. I have the Staunies, now I just need a compressor...
this is 10 psi.
2002 F350, 40" Nitto's. 9200 lbs. Coos Bay, Or
2002 F350, 40" Nitto's. 9200 lbs. Coos Bay, Or
First I'll say I didn't realize this was a SD forum 
I was out in Hatteras and Ocracoke all last week and had zero issues at 25 psi on my 150 Tremor, and I didn't hesitate to hit rough spots. It felt a little squirrelly here and there but giving some gas quickly reminded me the truck was in full control.
Edit: I just found the right form and am going there. Still, love the trucks!
I was out in Hatteras and Ocracoke all last week and had zero issues at 25 psi on my 150 Tremor, and I didn't hesitate to hit rough spots. It felt a little squirrelly here and there but giving some gas quickly reminded me the truck was in full control.Edit: I just found the right form and am going there. Still, love the trucks!
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True.
Southern tip beaches- Smyrna, Daytona, St. A can be done on street pressure. Hell, I rode a 550lb loaded motorcycle in St. A on the beach.
Go up north to Assategue in MD and you'll need to drop to 50-75% of your street pressure.
The in between zone of OBX can allow for either depending on how loaded you are, time of year and where you are.
A great part of beach/ sand driving is knowledge. Don't stop going up. Don't ever park below high tide and walk away.
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I would always air down to ~15 on my F150 on the beach but went to 22 a few weeks ago in the F250. Handled it with ease.
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