 Sand performance..., whats better for sand: mud tires or gravel tires? |
 Jul 22, 2011 - 4:53 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
So I like to go out n have fun on the beach from time to time.. and I take the celi. Heres the issue... loose sand = getting stuck EASY. I want to be able to keep up with my buddies trucks, though, at least untill they have to get into 4wd...
I know about lowering the tire pressure (a secret im gonna keep from them lol) to get 2-3x more traction. I have been looking at rally tires and have come across a few choices to help even more... but mostly just gravel and mud tires. So which do yall think would be better in sand? Gravel tires:  Mud tires: 
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Jul 24, 2011 - 10:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Please tell me you're not talking about your v6 celica lol. I wouldn't think there would be much more difference, letting the tyres down is definitely the key.
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Jul 24, 2011 - 10:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
either one lol. i have a spare set of rims.. now if i get to the point with the v6 i feel the need for awd, itll def be seeing the beach most
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jul 24, 2011 - 12:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 13, '11 From Lincs, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Deffo lower pressure as you say. I would opt for an all-terrain rather than mud terrain as you dont want to be digging down into the sand.
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Jul 24, 2011 - 12:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
you should make this a poll. anyway my vote goes to mud tires because they have more horizontal tread blocks (according to the pic) which will pull the car better in loose terrain. and get the biggest and widest tires you can fit.
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