mattyj
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I just ordered 4 Method rims and I forgot to ask salesman if I could air down the tires to 20 lbs ( with tc on) to drive through the sand on the beach. Does anybody know if I can? Or will the tires be damaged? I have been doing it with stock rims for 15 years with no problem. Thanks.
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jimh406
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If you are saying 19.5s, that's a no go. At least, most people would say no. The bead and sidewalls are different on 19.5s.
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^Methods don’t come in 19.5s.
Yes you can air down just like you have in the past.
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The Method HD rims are for LT tires and allow you to air down for soft surface use.
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Not sure on exacts but the HD's with bead grip allows you to go lower and still carry 4500 lbs. I go down to 20psi on my stock rims on the front, will only go down to 22psi on the rears.
BTW, are you getting bigger tires, I am interested in putting bigger tires on my rig so the differential isn't smacking stuff in the sand and so I can float better.
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mattyj
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mellow wrote:Not sure on exacts but the HD's with bead grip allows you to go lower and still carry 4500 lbs. I go down to 20psi on my stock rims on the front, will only go down to 22psi on the rears.
BTW, are you getting bigger tires, I am interested in putting bigger tires on my rig so the differential isn't smacking stuff in the sand and so I can float better. . No I’m keeping my 18” Nitto Grapplers and I been on beach before with stock rims and no problem
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greenno
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I have some Toyo Mt's 35 x 12.5 x 18's and are running the Method 305HD's and I have ran down to 30psi in the sand with my camper down in Baja. Didn't want to push it as it was kinda isolated.
Didn't "float" but they weren't a problem. Didn't get stuck or even close.
Got passed by an old station wagon with 10 kids in it on the beach.
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mattyj
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greenno wrote:I have some Toyo Mt's 35 x 12.5 x 18's and are running the Method 305HD's and I have ran down to 30psi in the sand with my camper down in Baja. Didn't want to push it as it was kinda isolated.
Didn't "float" but they weren't a problem. Didn't get stuck or even close.
Got passed by an old station wagon with 10 kids in it on the beach. . That is great news! The method 305 HD’s are what I ordered! Thanks
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