Dropping tire pressure to deliver in a sandy area?

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  1. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Hey guys, I'm picking up a load tomorrow, and delivery is said to be sandy.

    I've spent a lot of time out in the Sandhills, and always got around good airing down, but not in a big truck.


    Figured I would drop to 40psi or so.

    Thoughts or advice appreciated!
     
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  3. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

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    If the dual tires start to touch each other in the sand, wouldn't that damage the sidewalls?
     
  4. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    sandy with a foundation or sandy with no foundation?
     
  5. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I'm going to assume none. The areas I've been to before in the general area have had no work
     
  6. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't expect any damage short term. I know on some of my 1 ton Chevys the tires would always touch
     
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  7. wis bang

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    Just air back up before pavement.
     
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  9. abyliks

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    Stop in the street and make sure they have a machine and a cable there, if not make them sign something they are on the hook for a tow truck past the curb
     
  10. SmallPackage

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    With the steel ply in the sidewalls you have to worry about “pinch” damage if run too low. Sidewall Zippers can happen when you air back up to normal operating pressure.
     
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