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Offline Braap257

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Best tire pressure for sand?
« on: August 03, 2010, 08:25:51 PM »
What is the best tire pressure for the front and back tire of my YZ250 for sandy loamy conditions?

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Re: Best tire pressure for sand?
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2010, 08:35:23 PM »
Well the one time I rode sand (it's not common here) I did well with lower tire pressures. It reminded me of mud sort of. So I went down to 10-12 lbs. I generally ride very rocky terrain and keep my pressure higher to avoid  pinch flats.
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Re: Best tire pressure for sand?
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2010, 08:36:58 PM »
I run 12 psi in both my tires most of the time,but most people run 14 or 15 psi......you just dont want to run it to low to avoid pinch flats.Hope that helps

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Re: Best tire pressure for sand?
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2010, 06:01:23 AM »
Usually 10-11lbs is a good place to start.

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Re: Best tire pressure for sand?
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2010, 03:18:28 PM »
In Florida we run between 8 and 10 lbs.
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Re: Best tire pressure for sand?
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2010, 10:57:48 AM »
In Florida we run between 8 and 10 lbs.

Yup, I live in florida. Lots of Sand/Clay mix. Usually medium to softer pack.