ROTM April - Pyeatt Payson AZ

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I went ahead and pulled the valve stem core. ZERO PSI.

Even if your tire isn't flexing, running zero pressure is a bad idea, unless you've got beadlocks. Being off-camber can pull the bead off the rim, and the sudden drop could cause the truck to roll. I've seen it, and the ensuing Medivac chopper ride for the passengers. Keep some pressure in the tires. I've pulled beads at 9psi.

 

[msahr]

Even if your tire isn't flexing, running zero pressure is a bad idea, unless you've got beadlocks. Being off-camber can pull the bead off the rim, and the sudden drop could cause the truck to roll. I've seen it, and the ensuing Medivac chopper ride for the passengers. Keep some pressure in the tires. I've pulled beads at 9psi.

Agreed, but there are many factors to consider. Vehicle weight, tire sidewall stiffness, wheel bead retainer ring, camber angle... looking at my tires at zero PSI you'd be heard pressed to tell much difference from 10psi. I'm not planning on this being a regular thing.

 

[Dimples]

Agreed, but there are many factors to consider. Vehicle weight, tire sidewall stiffness, wheel bead retainer ring, camber angle... looking at my tires at zero PSI you'd be heard pressed to tell much difference from 10psi. I'm not planning on this being a regular thing.

I was floored when you said you were at 0 psi. I would have guessed 12 by the side wall height.

 

[medtro]

* The only time Ive seen a club member make it up the waterfall - with a little guidance from Saddletramp, Lauren took care of business!

Perhaps the only time after 2009

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