2007-03-21 04:30:17 · 5 answers · asked by corey 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
ride comfort, better traction, or clearance height?
2007-03-21 04:38:08 · update #1
Lowering the tire pressure lessens the chance of your tires digging into sand and getting stuck.
ADDED:
What? OK, so what do you mean by "lowering tires"?
You can't "lower tires" if they're already on the ground. Unless you dig a hole.
2007-03-21 04:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lowering the air pressures in the tires can allow the tires to grip better when climbing rocks or to 'float' better on soft surfaces like mud or loose sand. If you drop too much pressure, you run the risk of the tire slipping on the rim and going totally flat.
Running with lowered pressures will actually make the ride worse, as the vehicle tends to "wallow" on the softer tires, and your steering control won't be as precise.
Don't forget to reinflate your tires to the proper pressures when going back on the road.
2007-03-21 05:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better traction, lowers rollover risk, lessens chance of busting a hole in tires on rocks because they are less firm and give a little.
2007-03-21 05:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by Holly G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ground clearance will be sacrificed but the centre of gravity will be lowered which will decrease the possiblity of roll over.
2007-03-21 04:36:04 · answer #4 · answered by Earl H 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it gives you a larger foot print increasing your contact with what ever you are trying to cross giving you better traction
2007-03-21 05:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋