tire pressure without beadlocks

[gordo]

What is a safe pressure to air down to without beadlocks? I dont have an air compressor so I will have to drive to the nearest gas station to re-inflate afterwards.

 

[goblues38]

25ish based on other threads

 

[zombiekiller]

depends on terrain and speed.

25 is a bit high for deep sand and rocks on a stock raptor.

The guidance would change based on which wheels and tires you're using.

It also really depends on what your suspension setup is.

There is more to informed guidance than " this arbitrary PSI" .

 

[jzweedyk]

Zombiekiller is right, but you can go down to 18 (everything stock) as long as you don't drive faster than about 45 mph to the gas station to air up (assuming it is not 60 miles away). Unless the outside temps are above 90, then I would keep it below 40.

 

[smurfslayer]

I do have a compressor, and don’t need to worry about driving to air up. If we take that out of the equation, are we still thinking --about-- 18-20 psi, non- beadlock rims?
give or take. we’re not talking about etching this in stone, just some guidance. I think I’ve been to about 22 psi.

 

[gordo]

@zombiekiller gotcha. I've never been to this spot before. Actually never been offroading before lol. I think its mostly dirt/mud. Probably very little rock. Not sure about sand. Stock wheels and tires. Temp forecast is low to mid 70's.

 

[zombiekiller]

@zombiekiller gotcha. I've never been to this spot before. Actually never been offroading before lol. I think its mostly dirt/mud. Probably very little rock. Not sure about sand. Stock wheels and tires. Temp forecast is low to mid 70's.

I'd start at 25 psi and adjust down a few psi at a time until you find the sweet spot. you're trying to find that happy spot where small bump compliance and traction/floatation are where you want it.

as little as 3 psi can make a world of difference. You don't want to go too low to where you are giving up ground clearance for no good reason.

Every truck and driver is a little bit different. experimenting is a good thing!

 

[jzweedyk]

I do have a compressor, and don’t need to worry about driving to air up. If we take that out of the equation, are we still thinking --about-- 18-20 psi, non- beadlock rims?
give or take. we’re not talking about etching this in stone, just some guidance. I think I’ve been to about 22 psi.

I have never blown a bead and have gone down to 10 on non beadlock rims on my Jeep. The Raptor is heavier, but I have still gone down to 12 for rock crawling and have not had any problems. On normal desert trails (rough dirt roads), I use 17 in front and 15 in back. I do have an air compressor, so I do not drive very far on paved roads without airing up. I do agree with zombiekiller that experimenting is a good thing. Just don't be too worried about going down into the teens if it suits you. I do it more for comfort than traction, unless I am in sand or rock.

 

[Peterb]

you should really get a compressor
they’re very worthwhile

 

[Sunchild714]

I deflate to 20psi. No issues