Here's a real world example of why you should air down on the beach:
So I was in the Outer Banks last week on vacation and was up and down the beach a few times at Bodie. No problems at all: air down, drive on the beach, air up. I've been on the beach numerous times over the years and have always aired down to a least 20 psi. Well on the last day my cousin's husband wanted to go on the beach so we got in and drove down. Being lazy and the weather looking like it could rain any minute, I decided to try running it at the full 37 psi. Got on the beach without issue and drove 2 miles down and 2 miles back. not as easy as being aired down, but no concerns......until we tried to drive up the loose sandy hill to get off the beach. No dice. Stuck in the sand. tried 4 low and that just dug me in deeper. locked the axles to no avail. Now it's starting to rain.
Yup! I was "that guy" stuck on the beach in a Jeep. Oh, the embarrassment as people watched for a minute or two as I tried in vain.
Frustrated, I hopped out and deflated all 4 tires to about 18 psi hoping for the best. I got in the driver's seat, dropped it into gear, and literally just rolled right on out of there without the slightest issue or hesitation. It was as if I was never stuck. The sarcastic applause from the guys in the pick-up truck nearby will forever be ringing in my head.
So if you are ever considering not airing down, don't! Airing down just makes it so much less work for the vehicle and you will ensure you won't be "that guy" like I was.
So I was in the Outer Banks last week on vacation and was up and down the beach a few times at Bodie. No problems at all: air down, drive on the beach, air up. I've been on the beach numerous times over the years and have always aired down to a least 20 psi. Well on the last day my cousin's husband wanted to go on the beach so we got in and drove down. Being lazy and the weather looking like it could rain any minute, I decided to try running it at the full 37 psi. Got on the beach without issue and drove 2 miles down and 2 miles back. not as easy as being aired down, but no concerns......until we tried to drive up the loose sandy hill to get off the beach. No dice. Stuck in the sand. tried 4 low and that just dug me in deeper. locked the axles to no avail. Now it's starting to rain.
Yup! I was "that guy" stuck on the beach in a Jeep. Oh, the embarrassment as people watched for a minute or two as I tried in vain.
Frustrated, I hopped out and deflated all 4 tires to about 18 psi hoping for the best. I got in the driver's seat, dropped it into gear, and literally just rolled right on out of there without the slightest issue or hesitation. It was as if I was never stuck. The sarcastic applause from the guys in the pick-up truck nearby will forever be ringing in my head.
So if you are ever considering not airing down, don't! Airing down just makes it so much less work for the vehicle and you will ensure you won't be "that guy" like I was.